CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,535 km
5,925 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,535 km
5,925 mi / 5,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
56°
northeast

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CUN WAX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CUN WAX
ICAO Code MMUN HLZW
City Cancun Zuwara
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.950000, 12.020000

Cancun (CUN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,535 kilometers (5,925 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Libya. 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 05:47 in Cancun, it's 12:47 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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