Distance From Al Najaf International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, NJF - CUN Distance

The distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) is 7558 miles or 12164 kilometers or 6564 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Najaf ( Iraq ) to Ciudad de Cancún ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Najaf and Ciudad de Cancún takes around 17 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport, Najaf, Iraq to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico is 17 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NJF - CUN

Kilometers		12164 km
Statute Miles		7558 miles
Nautical Miles		6564 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 22 minutes

Al Najaf International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Flight Route Map - NJF to CUN Flight Path

Location of Al Najaf International Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún is given below.
Click the map to view Najaf to Ciudad de Cancún nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Najaf, Iraq and Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJF - CUN

Time difference between Najaf (Iraq) and Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico) is 8 Hours.
Ciudad de Cancún time is 8 Hours behind Najaf.

Location	Local Time
Najaf (Iraq)	2025-12-16, 18:26:53 +03
Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico)	2025-12-16, 10:26:53 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF / ORNI) Najaf, Iraq

Destination

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN / MMUN) Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico