COO
Cotonou
Benin
9,678 km
6,013 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
9,678 km
6,013 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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COO CUN
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code COO CUN
ICAO Code DBBB MMUN
City Cotonou Cancun
Country Benin Mexico
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Cancun
Elevation 19 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 21.040000, -86.880000

Cotonou (COO) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 9,678 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Benin 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 01:30 in Cotonou, it's 19:30 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 Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 84° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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