BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
15,489 km
9,625 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,489 km
9,625 mi / 8,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BDI CUN
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BDI CUN
ICAO Code FSSB MMUN
City Bird Island Cancun
Country Seychelles Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Cancun
Elevation 6 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bird Island (BDI) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,489 kilometers (9,625 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Seychelles 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 22:46 in Bird Island, it's 13:46 in Cancun. With a 9-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 Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 70° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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