CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,070 km
5,636 miles
HME
Hassi Messaoud
Algeria
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN HME
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Oued Irara Airport
IATA Code CUN HME
ICAO Code MMUN DAUH
City Cancun Hassi Messaoud
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Algiers
Elevation 22 ft 463 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 31.670000, 6.140000

Cancun (CUN) to Hassi Messaoud (HME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Oued Irara Airport (HME) in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 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 08:51 in Cancun, it's 14:51 in Hassi Messaoud. 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 Hassi Messaoud (HME) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Oued Irara Airport (HME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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