BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
8,090 km
5,027 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
8,090 km
5,027 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTE CUN
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BTE CUN
ICAO Code GFBN MMUN
City Bonthe Cancun
Country Sierra Leone Mexico
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Cancun
Elevation 14 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bonthe (BTE) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 8,090 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 01:18 in Bonthe, it's 20:18 in Cancun. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 88° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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