CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,012 km
6,221 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SEB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code CUN SEB
ICAO Code MMUN HLLS
City Cancun Sabha
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 22 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 26.990000, 14.470000

Cancun (CUN) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Libya. 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 07:07 in Cancun, it's 14:07 in Sabha. 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 1,405 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 294° (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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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