CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,966 km
8,057 miles
DMM
Ad Dammam
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,966 km
8,057 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN DMM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport King Fahd International Airport
IATA Code CUN DMM
ICAO Code MMUN OEDF
City Cancun Ad Dammam
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 22 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 26.470000, 49.800000

Cancun (CUN) to Ad Dammam (DMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia is 12,966 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Cancun, it's 17:47 in Ad Dammam. 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.

The return flight from Ad Dammam (DMM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 314° (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 King Fahd International Airport (DMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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