ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
10,073 km
6,259 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABV CUN
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ABV CUN
ICAO Code DNAA MMUN
City Abuja Cancun
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Cancun
Elevation 1,123 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 21.040000, -86.880000

Abuja (ABV) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Nigeria 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 18:25 in Abuja, it's 12:25 in Cancun. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,101 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 80° (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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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