CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,593 km
7,825 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
12,593 km
7,825 mi / 6,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN XEN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code CUN XEN
ICAO Code MMUN ZYXC
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 40.580000, 120.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 12,593 kilometers (7,825 miles / 6,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 China. 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 14:31 in Cancun, it's 03:31 in Xingcheng Air Base. With a 13-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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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