CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,869 km
8,618 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,869 km
8,618 mi / 7,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MPM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code CUN MPM
ICAO Code MMUN FQMA
City Cancun Maputo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Maputo
Elevation 22 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Cancun (CUN) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,869 kilometers (8,618 miles / 7,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Mozambique. 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 00:56 in Cancun, it's 07:56 in Maputo. 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) 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.