CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,578 km
9,058 miles
UNG
Kiunga
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,578 km
9,058 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN UNG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kiunga Airport
IATA Code CUN UNG
ICAO Code MMUN AYKI
City Cancun Kiunga
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -6.130000, 141.280000

Cancun (CUN) to Kiunga (UNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kiunga Airport (UNG) in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea is 14,578 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:27 in Cancun, it's 06:27 in Kiunga. 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 Kiunga (UNG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kiunga Airport (UNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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