CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,568 km
9,673 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
15,568 km
9,673 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Cancun
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CUN PRI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code CUN PRI
ICAO Code MMUN FSPP
City Cancun Praslin Island
Country Mexico Seychelles
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Mahe
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Cancun (CUN) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 15,568 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Seychelles. 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 03:36 in Cancun, it's 12:36 in Praslin Island. With a 9-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 Praslin Island (PRI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 298° (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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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