BIY
Bisho
South Africa
13,460 km
8,364 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
13,460 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BIY CUN
Airport Name Bisho Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BIY CUN
ICAO Code FABE MMUN
City Bisho Cancun
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Cancun
Elevation 1,950 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bisho (BIY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 13,460 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 South Africa 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 18:03 in Bisho, it's 11:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,928 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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