The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia is 12,965 kilometers (8,056 miles / 7,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 10:28 in Cancun, it's 18:28 in Debre Tabor. With a 8-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 8,468 feet between the two airports. Debre Tabor Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Debre Tabor (DBT) 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 Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.