BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,277 km
6,386 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,277 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
297°
west northwest

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BEN CUN
Airport Name Benina International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BEN CUN
ICAO Code HLLB MMUN
City Benghazi Cancun
Country Libya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Cancun
Elevation 433 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 21.040000, -86.880000

Benghazi (BEN) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,277 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Libya 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 07:14 in Benghazi, it's 00:14 in Cancun. 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 Cancun (CUN) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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