CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,646 km
5,994 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
56°
northeast

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CUN MJI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code CUN MJI
ICAO Code MMUN HLLM
City Cancun Tripoli
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 22 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.890000, 13.280000

Cancun (CUN) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Libya. 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 08:48 in Cancun, it's 15:48 in Tripoli. 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 Tripoli (MJI) 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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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