CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,360 km
7,680 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,360 km
7,680 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN RHN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code CUN RHN
ICAO Code MMUN FYSA
City Cancun Rosh Pinah
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 22 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Cancun (CUN) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,360 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Namibia. 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 14:06 in Cancun, it's 21:06 in Rosh Pinah. With a 7-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 1,848 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 283° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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