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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Cancún (CUN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,679 km7,878 miles • 6,846 NM
Destination Airport
MMUNCUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Direct Distance
12,679 km
7,878 Statute Miles
6,846 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,141 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
280° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 17m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 53m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇲🇽 Mexico
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- City / Country: Cancún, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMUN
- Coordinates: 21.0408°, -86.8735°
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Elevation: 22 ft
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