CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,331 km
5,798 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GAE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code CUN GAE
ICAO Code MMUN DTTG
City Cancun Gabes
Country Mexico Tunisia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tunis
Elevation 22 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.880000, 10.100000

Cancun (CUN) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying 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 Tunisia. 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 06:18 in Cancun, it's 12:18 in Gabes. With a 6-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 Gabes (GAE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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