The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 13,648 kilometers (8,481 miles / 7,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Malawi. 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 13:20 in Cancun, it's 20:20 in Mzuzu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,093 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 288° (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 Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.