CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,494 km
8,385 miles
MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
Distance
13,494 km
8,385 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN MFU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mfuwe Airport
IATA Code CUN MFU
ICAO Code MMUN FLMF
City Cancun Mfuwe
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 22 ft 1,853 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.260000, 31.940000

Cancun (CUN) to Mfuwe (MFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia is 13,494 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Zambia. 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 06:04 in Cancun, it's 13:04 in Mfuwe. 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 1,831 feet between the two airports. Mfuwe Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mfuwe (MFU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 287° (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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.