CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,817 km
7,342 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
11,817 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN LUS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CUN LUS
ICAO Code MMUN FZCE
City Cancun Lusanga
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 22 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Cancun (CUN) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 11,817 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 01:56 in Cancun, it's 07:56 in Lusanga. With a 6-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 1,343 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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