CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,213 km
6,346 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
10,213 km
6,346 mi / 5,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
83°
east

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CUN QOW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code CUN QOW
ICAO Code MMUN DNIM
City Cancun Owerri
Country Mexico Nigeria
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lagos
Elevation 22 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 5.430000, 7.210000

Cancun (CUN) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 10,213 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Nigeria. 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 02:01 in Cancun, it's 08:01 in Owerri. 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 Owerri (QOW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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