CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,193 km
9,441 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
15,193 km
9,441 mi / 8,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN NOS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code CUN NOS
ICAO Code MMUN FMNN
City Cancun Nosy Be
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Cancun (CUN) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 15,193 kilometers (9,441 miles / 8,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Madagascar. 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 06:22 in Cancun, it's 14:22 in Nosy Be. 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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 287° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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