AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
11,627 km
7,224 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
11,627 km
7,224 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ CUN
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AQJ CUN
ICAO Code OJAQ MMUN
City Aqaba Cancun
Country Jordan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Cancun
Elevation 175 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 21.040000, -86.880000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 11,627 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Aqaba, it's 16:01 in Cancun. 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 Cancun (CUN) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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