CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,765 km
8,553 miles
FAU
Fahud
Oman
Distance
13,765 km
8,553 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Cancun
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN FAU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Fahud Airport
IATA Code CUN FAU
ICAO Code MMUN OOFD
City Cancun Fahud
Country Mexico Oman
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Muscat
Elevation 22 ft 552 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 22.350000, 56.480000

Cancun (CUN) to Fahud (FAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman is 13,765 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Oman. 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 17:04 in Cancun, it's 02:04 in Fahud. With a 9-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 Fahud (FAU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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