CUN to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,657 km (1,030 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,657 km (1,030 mi, 895 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 CUN to DFW?
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. DFW is roughly northwest of CUN.
How is the CUN to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-DFW in IATA codes and MMUN-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| CUN | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KDFW |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #8 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KDFW starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DFW sits 585 ft (178 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to DFW
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| SY | Sun Country Airlines | SCX | Sun Country | 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 Cancún from Dallas-Fort Worth?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 1,657 km (1,030 mi, 895 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and DFW takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from CUN?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly northwest of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to DFW?
4 airlines appear on the CUN-DFW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
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