CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,014 km
9,950 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
16,014 km
9,950 mi / 8,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN WAV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code CUN WAV
ICAO Code MMUN YWAV
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Darwin
Elevation 22 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Cancun (CUN) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 16,014 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 11:30 in Cancun, it's 02:00 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 14.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 78° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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