CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,381 km
7,072 miles
DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
Distance
11,381 km
7,072 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN DAK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code CUN DAK
ICAO Code MMUN HEDK
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 613 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.410000, 29.000000

Cancun (CUN) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Cancun, it's 22:33 in Dakhla Airport. 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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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