CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,479 km
8,375 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
13,479 km
8,375 mi / 7,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN RBT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code CUN RBT
ICAO Code MMUN HKMB
City Cancun Marsabit
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 22 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.350000, 37.980000

Cancun (CUN) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 13,479 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:25 in Cancun, it's 16:25 in Marsabit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,373 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 296° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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