CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,313 km
5,165 miles
GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
Distance
8,313 km
5,165 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
40°
northeast

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CUN GLZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gilze Rijen Air Base
IATA Code CUN GLZ
ICAO Code MMUN EHGR
City Cancun Breda
Country Mexico Netherlands
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 22 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 51.570000, 4.930000

Cancun (CUN) to Breda (GLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands is 8,313 kilometers (5,165 miles / 4,488 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 Netherlands. 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 02:27 in Cancun, it's 08:27 in Breda. 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 Breda (GLZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 285° (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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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