CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,232 km
8,843 miles
MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
Distance
14,232 km
8,843 mi / 7,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
89°
east

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CUN MUD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mueda Airport
IATA Code CUN MUD
ICAO Code MMUN FQMD
City Cancun Mueda
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Maputo
Elevation 22 ft 2,789 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -11.670000, 39.560000

Cancun (CUN) to Mueda (MUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique is 14,232 kilometers (8,843 miles / 7,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 06:29 in Cancun, it's 13:29 in Mueda. 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 2,767 feet between the two airports. Mueda Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mueda (MUD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 288° (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 Mueda Airport (MUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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