CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,202 km
5,096 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
8,202 km
5,096 mi / 4,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN WYE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code CUN WYE
ICAO Code MMUN GFYE
City Cancun Yengema
Country Mexico Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Freetown
Elevation 22 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.610000, -11.050000

Cancun (CUN) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 8,202 kilometers (5,096 miles / 4,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Sierra Leone. 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 06:46 in Cancun, it's 11:46 in Yengema. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,278 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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