CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,306 km
5,782 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
9,306 km
5,782 mi / 5,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN TKD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code CUN TKD
ICAO Code MMUN DGTK
City Cancun Sekondi-Takoradi
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Accra
Elevation 22 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.900000, -1.770000

Cancun (CUN) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 9,306 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Ghana. 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 17:56 in Cancun, it's 22:56 in Sekondi-Takoradi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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