CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,828 km
7,971 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,828 km
7,971 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN MPA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code CUN MPA
ICAO Code MMUN FYKM
City Cancun Mpacha
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 22 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Cancun (CUN) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,828 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:25 in Cancun, it's 00:25 in Mpacha. 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 3,122 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 285° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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