CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,682 km
6,637 miles
GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
Distance
10,682 km
6,637 mi / 5,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GOU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Garoua International Airport
IATA Code CUN GOU
ICAO Code MMUN FKKR
City Cancun Garoua
Country Mexico Cameroon
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Douala
Elevation 22 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.340000, 13.370000

Cancun (CUN) to Garoua (GOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon is 10,682 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Cameroon. 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 16:56 in Cancun, it's 22:56 in Garoua. 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 Garoua (GOU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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