CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,575 km
8,435 miles
JIJ
Jijiga
Ethiopia
Distance
13,575 km
8,435 mi / 7,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN JIJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport
IATA Code CUN JIJ
ICAO Code MMUN HAJJ
City Cancun Jijiga
Country Mexico Ethiopia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 22 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.330000, 42.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Jijiga (JIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) in Jijiga, Ethiopia is 13,575 kilometers (8,435 miles / 7,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 17:16 in Cancun, it's 01:16 in Jijiga. With a 8-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 5,916 feet between the two airports. Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jijiga (JIJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 302° (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 Jigjiga Garad Wilwal Airport (JIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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