CBU
Cottbus
Germany
8,929 km
5,548 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
8,929 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CBU CUN
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CBU CUN
ICAO Code EDCD MMUN
City Cottbus Cancun
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Cancun
Elevation 272 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 21.040000, -86.880000

Cottbus (CBU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 8,929 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Germany 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 20:33 in Cottbus, it's 14:33 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.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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