CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,594 km
6,583 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
10,594 km
6,583 mi / 5,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN TOB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code CUN TOB
ICAO Code MMUN HLGN
City Cancun Tobruk
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 22 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 31.860000, 23.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 10,594 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Libya. 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 07:08 in Cancun, it's 14:08 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 299° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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