CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,609 km
7,213 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
11,609 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CUN TCP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code CUN TCP
ICAO Code MMUN HETB
City Cancun Taba
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 29.590000, 34.780000

Cancun (CUN) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 11,609 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 07:56 in Cancun, it's 15:56 in Taba. 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 2,393 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) 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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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