CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,317 km
5,790 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,317 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN WAW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CUN WAW
ICAO Code MMUN EPWA
City Cancun Warsaw
Country Mexico Poland
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 22 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 52.170000, 20.970000

Cancun (CUN) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,317 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Cancun, it's 09:24 in Warsaw. With a 6-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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