Cancun (CUN) to Dubai (DXB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,357

miles

13,449

kilometers

7,262

nautical miles

🕐 16h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (40°)

Direction

🌍 +9h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,357	+5,014	13,371 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,357	+5,014	13,371 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,357	+4,179	12,536 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,357	+4,179	12,536 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,357	+8,357	16,714 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,357	+4,179	12,536 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Cancun and Dubai earns you 16,714 base miles - that's 67% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CUN to DXB route connects Cancun, Mexico with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This long-haul flight covers 8,357 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United Arab Emirates. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 40° from Cancun. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 8,357 miles (13,449 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CUN to DXB typically take around 16h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,357 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.