CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,378 km
7,070 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
11,378 km
7,070 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN KYE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code CUN KYE
ICAO Code MMUN OLKA
City Cancun Tripoli
Country Mexico Lebanon
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Beirut
Elevation 22 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.590000, 36.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 11,378 kilometers (7,070 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Lebanon. 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 19:46 in Cancun, it's 02:46 in Tripoli. With a 7-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 Tripoli (KYE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 307° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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