CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,252 km
7,613 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
12,252 km
7,613 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN LJA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code CUN LJA
ICAO Code MMUN FZVA
City Cancun Lodja
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 22 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Cancun (CUN) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 12,252 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 DR Congo. 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 09:49 in Cancun, it's 16:49 in Lodja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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