CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,962 km
7,433 miles
EJH
Al Wajh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,962 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN EJH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Al Wajh Domestic Airport
IATA Code CUN EJH
ICAO Code MMUN OEWJ
City Cancun Al Wajh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 22 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 26.200000, 36.480000

Cancun (CUN) to Al Wajh (EJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Mexico with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Cancun, it's 13:56 in Al Wajh. With a 8-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 Al Wajh (EJH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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