The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mwadui Airport (MWN) in Mwadui, Tanzania is 13,305 kilometers (8,267 miles / 7,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Tanzania. 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 19:18 in Cancun, it's 03:18 in Mwadui. With a 8-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 3,948 feet between the two airports. Mwadui Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mwadui (MWN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Mwadui Airport (MWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.