CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,964 km
8,677 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,964 km
8,677 mi / 7,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN WSU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code CUN WSU
ICAO Code MMUN AYWS
City Cancun Wasu
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Cancun (CUN) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 13,964 kilometers (8,677 miles / 7,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:06 in Cancun, it's 05:06 in Wasu. With a 15-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 Wasu (WSU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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