CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,682 km
7,259 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
11,682 km
7,259 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LXR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code CUN LXR
ICAO Code MMUN HELX
City Cancun Luxor
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.670000, 32.710000

Cancun (CUN) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 11,682 kilometers (7,259 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Egypt. 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 18:17 in Cancun, it's 01:17 in Luxor. 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.

The return flight from Luxor (LXR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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