BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
11,572 km
7,190 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
11,572 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BBY CUN
Airport Name Bambari Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BBY CUN
ICAO Code FEFM MMUN
City Bambari Cancun
Country Central African Republic Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Cancun
Elevation 1,549 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bambari (BBY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 11,572 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Central African Republic 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 23:38 in Bambari, it's 17:38 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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 78° (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 Bambari Airport (BBY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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