CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,003 km
8,080 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,003 km
8,080 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN KMX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code CUN KMX
ICAO Code MMUN OEKM
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 22 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 18.300000, 42.800000

Cancun (CUN) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 13,003 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:53 in Cancun, it's 19:53 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,756 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 306° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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