ALU
Alula
Somalia
14,109 km
8,767 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
14,109 km
8,767 mi / 7,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU CUN
Airport Name Alula Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ALU CUN
ICAO Code HCMA MMUN
City Alula Cancun
Country Somalia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Cancun
Elevation 6 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 21.040000, -86.880000

Alula (ALU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,109 kilometers (8,767 miles / 7,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Somalia 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 09:07 in Alula, it's 01:07 in Cancun. With a 8-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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