CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,130 km
8,780 miles
KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
Distance
14,130 km
8,780 mi / 7,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN KIY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kilwa Masoko Airport
IATA Code CUN KIY
ICAO Code MMUN HTKI
City Cancun Kilwa Masoko
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 22 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -8.930000, 39.520000

Cancun (CUN) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 14,130 kilometers (8,780 miles / 7,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Tanzania. 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 03:09 in Cancun, it's 11:09 in Kilwa Masoko. 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.

The return flight from Kilwa Masoko (KIY) 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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