CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,142 km
6,923 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
11,142 km
6,923 mi / 6,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN WKJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code CUN WKJ
ICAO Code MMUN RJCW
City Cancun Wakkanai
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 45.400000, 141.800000

Cancun (CUN) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 11,142 kilometers (6,923 miles / 6,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Japan. 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 13:53 in Cancun, it's 03:53 in Wakkanai. With a 14-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 45° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.