CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,955 km
9,292 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
14,955 km
9,292 mi / 8,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN WAQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code CUN WAQ
ICAO Code MMUN FMMG
City Cancun Antsalova
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Cancun Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 22 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Cancun (CUN) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 14,955 kilometers (9,292 miles / 8,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 07:35 in Cancun, it's 15:35 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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