CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,719 km
8,525 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,719 km
8,525 mi / 7,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN WJR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code CUN WJR
ICAO Code MMUN HKWJ
City Cancun Wajir
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 22 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 1.730000, 40.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,719 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:10 in Cancun, it's 02:10 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 297° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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