CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,028 km
7,474 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
12,028 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN WVB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code CUN WVB
ICAO Code MMUN FYWB
City Cancun Walvis Bay
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 22 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Cancun (CUN) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 12,028 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Namibia. 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 09:33 in Cancun, it's 16:33 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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