Cancun (CUN) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,816
miles
14,188
kilometers
7,661
nautical miles

🕐 17h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (243°)
Direction
🌍 +15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,816 14,106
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,816 14,106
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,816 13,224
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,816 13,224
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,816 17,632
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,816 13,224
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cancun and Sydney follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CUN to SYD route connects Cancun, Mexico with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,816 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 243° from Cancun. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 8,816 miles (14,188 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to SYD typically take around 17h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,816 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.