CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,371 km
7,687 miles
MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
Distance
12,371 km
7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN MJM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mbuji Mayi Airport
IATA Code CUN MJM
ICAO Code MMUN FZWA
City Cancun Mbuji Mayi
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 22 ft 2,221 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -6.120000, 23.570000

Cancun (CUN) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo is 12,371 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 05:40 in Cancun, it's 12:40 in Mbuji Mayi. 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 2,199 feet between the two airports. Mbuji Mayi Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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