CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,203 km
10,068 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
16,203 km
10,068 mi / 8,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN VTG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code CUN VTG
ICAO Code MMUN VVVT
City Cancun Vung Tau
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 22 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 10.370000, 107.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 16,203 kilometers (10,068 miles / 8,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Cancun, it's 12:25 in Vung Tau. With a 12-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 Vung Tau (VTG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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