AJY
Agadez
Niger
9,824 km
6,104 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJY CUN
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AJY CUN
ICAO Code DRZA MMUN
City Agadez Cancun
Country Niger Mexico
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Cancun
Elevation 1,657 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 21.040000, -86.880000

Agadez (AJY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Niger with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Agadez, it's 14:42 in Cancun. With a 6-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 1,635 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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