CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,942 km
8,663 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
13,942 km
8,663 mi / 7,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
51°
northeast

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CUN IHN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code CUN IHN
ICAO Code MMUN OYQN
City Cancun Qishn
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Aden
Elevation 22 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 15.420000, 51.680000

Cancun (CUN) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 13,942 kilometers (8,663 miles / 7,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Yemen. 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 19:34 in Cancun, it's 03:34 in Qishn. 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 Qishn (IHN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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