CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,976 km
4,956 miles
ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
42°
northeast

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CUN ESH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Shoreham Airport
IATA Code CUN ESH
ICAO Code MMUN EGKA
City Cancun Brighton
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 50.840000, -0.300000

Cancun (CUN) to Brighton (ESH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Cancun, it's 19:13 in Brighton. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Brighton (ESH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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