CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,680 km
7,258 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
11,680 km
7,258 mi / 6,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CUN SSH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code CUN SSH
ICAO Code MMUN HESH
City Cancun Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.980000, 34.400000

Cancun (CUN) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 11,680 kilometers (7,258 miles / 6,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 17:36 in Cancun, it's 01:36 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 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.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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