CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,846 km
7,361 miles
RMF
Marsa Alam
Egypt
Distance
11,846 km
7,361 mi / 6,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN RMF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Marsa Alam International Airport
IATA Code CUN RMF
ICAO Code MMUN HEMA
City Cancun Marsa Alam
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.560000, 34.580000

Cancun (CUN) to Marsa Alam (RMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt is 11,846 kilometers (7,361 miles / 6,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Egypt. 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 11:11 in Cancun, it's 18:11 in Marsa Alam. 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 Marsa Alam (RMF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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