CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,265 km
7,000 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
11,265 km
7,000 mi / 6,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
51°
northeast

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CUN SPX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code CUN SPX
ICAO Code MMUN HESX
City Cancun Giza
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Cairo
Elevation 22 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 30.110000, 30.890000

Cancun (CUN) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 11,265 kilometers (7,000 miles / 6,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Egypt. 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 12:55 in Cancun, it's 19:55 in Giza. 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 Giza (SPX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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