CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,314 km
5,787 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,314 km
5,787 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN XPA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code CUN XPA
ICAO Code MMUN DFEP
City Cancun Pama
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 22 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 11.250000, 0.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 9,314 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:56 in Cancun, it's 23:56 in Pama. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pama (XPA) 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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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