The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 12,710 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 New Zealand. 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 08:09 in Cancun, it's 02:09 in Wanaka Airport. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,120 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 84° (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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.