CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,241 km
8,849 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
14,241 km
8,849 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN XTO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code CUN XTO
ICAO Code MMUN YTAM
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Cancun (CUN) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 14,241 kilometers (8,849 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Australia. 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 12:08 in Cancun, it's 03:08 in Taroom Airport. 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 83° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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