CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,416 km
9,579 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,416 km
9,579 mi / 8,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN SVB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code CUN SVB
ICAO Code MMUN FMNS
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Cancun (CUN) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 15,416 kilometers (9,579 miles / 8,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Madagascar. 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 11:38 in Cancun, it's 19:38 in Sambava Airport. With a 8-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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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