CHJ
Chipinge
Zimbabwe
13,760 km
8,550 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
13,760 km
8,550 mi / 7,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHJ CUN
Airport Name Chipinge Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CHJ CUN
ICAO Code FVCH MMUN
City Chipinge Cancun
Country Zimbabwe Mexico
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Cancun
Elevation 3,720 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -20.210000, 32.630000 21.040000, -86.880000

Chipinge (CHJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipinge Airport (CHJ) in Chipinge, Zimbabwe to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 13,760 kilometers (8,550 miles / 7,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:06 in Chipinge, it's 06:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,698 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Chipinge Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Chipinge (CHJ) follows a heading of 101° (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 Chipinge Airport (CHJ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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