CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,617 km
5,975 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
9,617 km
5,975 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MLA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code CUN MLA
ICAO Code MMUN LMML
City Cancun Luqa
Country Mexico Malta
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Malta
Elevation 22 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.860000, 14.480000

Cancun (CUN) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 9,617 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Cancun, it's 21:01 in Luqa. 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.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 294° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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