CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,698 km
4,162 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
6,698 km
4,162 mi / 3,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Cancun
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN RAI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code CUN RAI
ICAO Code MMUN GVNP
City Cancun Praia
Country Mexico Cape Verde
Timezone America/Cancun Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 22 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 14.920000, -23.490000

Cancun (CUN) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 6,698 kilometers (4,162 miles / 3,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 22:02 in Cancun, it's 02:02 in Praia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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