CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,657 km
8,486 miles
JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
Distance
13,657 km
8,486 mi / 7,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN JOM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Njombe Airport
IATA Code CUN JOM
ICAO Code MMUN HTNJ
City Cancun Njombe
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 22 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -9.350000, 34.800000

Cancun (CUN) to Njombe (JOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania is 13,657 kilometers (8,486 miles / 7,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Tanzania. 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 17:11 in Cancun, it's 01:11 in Njombe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,378 feet between the two airports. Njombe Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Njombe (JOM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 289° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.