CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,811 km
9,203 miles
ULP
Quilpie Airport
Australia
Distance
14,811 km
9,203 mi / 7,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN ULP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Quilpie Airport
IATA Code CUN ULP
ICAO Code MMUN YQLP
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 655 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -26.610000, 144.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Quilpie Airport (ULP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Quilpie Airport (ULP) in Quilpie Airport, Australia is 14,811 kilometers (9,203 miles / 7,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Australia. 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 08:36 in Cancun, it's 23:36 in Quilpie Airport. With a 15-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 Quilpie Airport (ULP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Quilpie Airport (ULP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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