The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kindu Airport (KND) in Kindu, DR Congo is 12,487 kilometers (7,759 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 DR Congo. 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 00:20 in Cancun, it's 07:20 in Kindu. 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 1,608 feet between the two airports. Kindu Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Kindu (KND) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Kindu Airport (KND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.