The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania is 13,525 kilometers (8,404 miles / 7,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 05:17 in Cancun, it's 13:17 in Lake Manyara National Park. 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 4,128 feet between the two airports. Lake Manyara Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.