# Distance from Cancun (CUN) to Al Bihouth (DHF)

> 13,476 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,476 km / 8,373 mi / 7,276 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 04:18 in Cancun, it's 13:18 in Al Bihouth)
- **Elevation difference**: 55 ft (DHF is higher than CUN)

## Airports

### [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cancun, Mexico
- ICAO: MMUN
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Coordinates: 21.040000, -86.880000
- Elevation: 22 ft

### [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Bihouth, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAM
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.250000, 54.550000
- Elevation: 77 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:18 in Cancun, it's 13:18 in Al Bihouth.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)