CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,146 km
5,062 miles
MLN
Melilla Island
Spain
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CUN MLN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Melilla Airport
IATA Code CUN MLN
ICAO Code MMUN GEML
City Cancun Melilla Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Madrid
Elevation 22 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.280000, -2.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Melilla Island (MLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Melilla Airport (MLN) in Melilla Island, Spain is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Cancun, it's 18:14 in Melilla Island. With a 6-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 Melilla Island (MLN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 284° (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 Melilla Airport (MLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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