CLT to CUN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) is 1,679 km (1,043 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (CUN to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Cancún?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) is 1,679 km (1,043 mi, 907 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to CUN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CUN is roughly south of CLT.
How is the CLT to CUN route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-CUN in IATA codes and KCLT-MMUN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN).
| CLT | CUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Cancún International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | MMUN |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #98 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MMUN starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CUN sits 726 ft (221 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to CUN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Cancún?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are 1,679 km (1,043 mi, 907 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to CUN?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and CUN takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CUN from CLT?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) lies roughly south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to CUN?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-CUN route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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