CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,514 km
7,155 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
11,514 km
7,155 mi / 6,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN UVL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code CUN UVL
ICAO Code MMUN HEKG
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.470000, 30.590000

Cancun (CUN) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 11,514 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 01:38 in Cancun, it's 08:38 in El Kharga Airport. 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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 302° (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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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