CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
13,051 km
8,110 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
13,051 km
8,110 mi / 7,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGJ CUN
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CGJ CUN
ICAO Code FLKE MMUN
City Kasompe Cancun
Country Zambia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Cancun
Elevation 4,636 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 21.040000, -86.880000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 13,051 kilometers (8,110 miles / 7,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Zambia 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 07:26 in Kasompe, it's 00:26 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 4,614 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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