CUN to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2,377 km (1,477 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2,377 km (1,477 mi, 1,284 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 DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly north of CUN.
How is the CUN to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-DTW in IATA codes and MMUN-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| CUN | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KDTW |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #59 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KDTW starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DTW sits 623 ft (190 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to DTW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM.
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 Detroit?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 2,377 km (1,477 mi, 1,284 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and DTW takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from CUN?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly north of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to DTW?
2 airlines appear on the CUN-DTW route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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