CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,054 km
8,111 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,054 km
8,111 mi / 7,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CUN WAE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code CUN WAE
ICAO Code MMUN OEWD
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 22 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 20.500000, 45.200000

Cancun (CUN) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,054 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 00:10 in Cancun, it's 08:10 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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 2,040 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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