CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,025 km
9,336 miles
JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
Distance
15,025 km
9,336 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN JVA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ankavandra Airport
IATA Code CUN JVA
ICAO Code MMUN FMMK
City Cancun Ankavandra
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -18.810000, 45.270000

Cancun (CUN) to Ankavandra (JVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar is 15,025 kilometers (9,336 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 00:20 in Cancun, it's 08:20 in Ankavandra. 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 Ankavandra (JVA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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