CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,836 km
7,976 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
12,836 km
7,976 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN SJQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code CUN SJQ
ICAO Code MMUN FLSS
City Cancun Sesheke
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 22 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Cancun (CUN) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 12,836 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Zambia. 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 14:23 in Cancun, it's 21:23 in Sesheke. 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 3,078 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 285° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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