BBU
Bucharest
Romania
10,060 km
6,251 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,060 km
6,251 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
301°
west northwest

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BBU CUN
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BBU CUN
ICAO Code LRBS MMUN
City Bucharest Cancun
Country Romania Mexico
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Cancun
Elevation 297 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bucharest (BBU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,060 kilometers (6,251 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in Bucharest, it's 22:47 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 Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 41° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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