CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,293 km
9,503 miles
FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
Distance
15,293 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN FTU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tolanaro Airport
IATA Code CUN FTU
ICAO Code MMUN FMSD
City Cancun Tolanaro
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -25.040000, 46.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Tolanaro (FTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar is 15,293 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Cancun, it's 03:43 in Tolanaro. 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 Tolanaro (FTU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 274° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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