CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,347 km
5,808 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
9,347 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SFA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code CUN SFA
ICAO Code MMUN DTTX
City Cancun Sfax
Country Mexico Tunisia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tunis
Elevation 22 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.720000, 10.690000

Cancun (CUN) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 9,347 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Tunisia. 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 03:45 in Cancun, it's 09:45 in Sfax. With a 6-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 Sfax (SFA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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