CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,619 km
7,841 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
12,619 km
7,841 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SDB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code CUN SDB
ICAO Code MMUN FALW
City Cancun Langebaanweg
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 22 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Cancun (CUN) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 12,619 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 South Africa. 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 10:47 in Cancun, it's 17:47 in Langebaanweg. 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.

The return flight from Langebaanweg (SDB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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