CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,143 km
7,545 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,143 km
7,545 mi / 6,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN TGH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code CUN TGH
ICAO Code MMUN NVST
City Cancun Tongoa Island
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Cancun (CUN) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 12,143 kilometers (7,545 miles / 6,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Cancun, it's 23:16 in Tongoa Island. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tongoa Island (TGH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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