CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,419 km
8,338 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
13,419 km
8,338 mi / 7,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN TAI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code CUN TAI
ICAO Code MMUN OYTZ
City Cancun Ta'izz
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Aden
Elevation 22 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 13.690000, 44.140000

Cancun (CUN) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 13,419 kilometers (8,338 miles / 7,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Cancun, it's 08:03 in Ta'izz. 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 4,816 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 305° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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