AAC
El Arish
Egypt
11,441 km
7,109 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
11,441 km
7,109 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC CUN
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AAC CUN
ICAO Code HEAR MMUN
City El Arish Cancun
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Cancun
Elevation 121 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 21.040000, -86.880000

El Arish (AAC) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 11,441 kilometers (7,109 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Egypt with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in El Arish, it's 21:24 in Cancun. With a 7-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 Cancun (CUN) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 49° (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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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