CHQ
Souda
Greece
10,415 km
6,472 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,415 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHQ CUN
Airport Name Chania International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CHQ CUN
ICAO Code LGSA MMUN
City Souda Cancun
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Cancun
Elevation 490 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 21.040000, -86.880000

Souda (CHQ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,415 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Greece with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Souda, it's 12:38 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 Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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