CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,136 km
8,784 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
14,136 km
8,784 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN UEL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code CUN UEL
ICAO Code MMUN FQQL
City Cancun Quelimane
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Maputo
Elevation 22 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Cancun (CUN) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 14,136 kilometers (8,784 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Mozambique. 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 05:20 in Cancun, it's 12:20 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 283° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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