CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,860 km
5,505 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
8,860 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GJL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code CUN GJL
ICAO Code MMUN DAAV
City Cancun Jijel
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Algiers
Elevation 22 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 36.800000, 5.870000

Cancun (CUN) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 8,860 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Algeria. 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 16:43 in Cancun, it's 22:43 in Jijel. 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 Jijel (GJL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 289° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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