CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,217 km
8,834 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
14,217 km
8,834 mi / 7,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MGQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code CUN MGQ
ICAO Code MMUN HCMM
City Cancun Mogadishu
Country Mexico Somalia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 22 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.010000, 45.300000

Cancun (CUN) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 14,217 kilometers (8,834 miles / 7,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Somalia. 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 15:46 in Cancun, it's 23:46 in Mogadishu. 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 299° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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