CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,939 km
8,661 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
13,939 km
8,661 mi / 7,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN MBA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code CUN MBA
ICAO Code MMUN HKMO
City Cancun Mombasa
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 22 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Cancun (CUN) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 13,939 kilometers (8,661 miles / 7,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:52 in Cancun, it's 02:52 in Mombasa. 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 Mombasa (MBA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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