CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,713 km
8,521 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
13,713 km
8,521 mi / 7,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
112°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CUN PZB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code CUN PZB
ICAO Code MMUN FAPM
City Cancun Pietermaritzburg
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 22 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Cancun (CUN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 13,713 kilometers (8,521 miles / 7,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 South Africa. 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 15:10 in Cancun, it's 22:10 in Pietermaritzburg. 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 2,401 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 277° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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