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Flight Distance from Cancún (CUN) to Penang (PEN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CUNMMUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Great Circle Path
16,984 km10,553 miles • 9,171 NM
Destination Airport
WMKPPEN
Penang, Malaysia
Penang International Airport
Direct Distance
16,984 km
10,553 Statute Miles
9,171 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
20h 29m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,529 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
344° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
20h 29m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 58m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
33h 10m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🌐 MY
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- City / Country: Cancún, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMUN
- Coordinates: 21.0408°, -86.8735°
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Elevation: 22 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- City / Country: Penang, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WMKP
- Coordinates: 5.2963°, 100.2762°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Elevation: 11 ft
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