CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,460 km
8,363 miles
DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
Distance
13,460 km
8,363 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN DIR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
IATA Code CUN DIR
ICAO Code MMUN HADR
City Cancun Dire Dawa
Country Mexico Ethiopia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 22 ft 3,827 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.620000, 41.850000

Cancun (CUN) to Dire Dawa (DIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia is 13,460 kilometers (8,363 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 07:24 in Cancun, it's 15:24 in Dire Dawa. 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 3,805 feet between the two airports. Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 302° (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 Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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