CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,452 km
5,252 miles
ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
Distance
8,452 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN ESS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Essen Mulheim Airport
IATA Code CUN ESS
ICAO Code MMUN EDLE
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Berlin
Elevation 22 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 51.400000, 6.940000

Cancun (CUN) to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 8,452 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Germany. 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 14:15 in Cancun, it's 20:15 in Essen Mulheim Airport. 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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