CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,467 km
8,368 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,467 km
8,368 mi / 7,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Cancun
Heading
40°
northeast

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CUN NHD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code CUN NHD
ICAO Code MMUN OMDM
City Cancun Dubai
Country Mexico United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Dubai
Elevation 22 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.030000, 55.370000

Cancun (CUN) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 13,467 kilometers (8,368 miles / 7,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Cancun, it's 20:07 in Dubai. With a 9-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 Dubai (NHD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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