The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 13,253 kilometers (8,235 miles / 7,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Bamiyan, it's 04:42 in Cancun. With a 9.5-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 8,345 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.