CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,860 km
9,234 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
14,860 km
9,234 mi / 8,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN WTA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code CUN WTA
ICAO Code MMUN FMMU
City Cancun Tambohorano
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Cancun (CUN) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 14,860 kilometers (9,234 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:08 in Cancun, it's 07:08 in Tambohorano. 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.

The return flight from Tambohorano (WTA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 283° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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