The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 13,147 kilometers (8,169 miles / 7,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 14:11 in Cancun, it's 21:11 in Hwange. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,521 feet between the two airports. Hwange National Park Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (HWN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 284° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.