CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,011 km
7,463 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
108°
east southeast

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CUN SWP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code CUN SWP
ICAO Code MMUN FYSM
City Cancun Swakopmund
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 22 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Cancun (CUN) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:18 in Cancun, it's 06:18 in Swakopmund. 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 Swakopmund (SWP) 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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