CUN to GDL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is 1,709 km (1,062 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (GDL to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Guadalajara?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is 1,709 km (1,062 mi, 923 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 GDL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GDL is roughly west of CUN.
How is the CUN to GDL route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-GDL in IATA codes and MMUN-MMGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL).
| CUN | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Guadalajara International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | MMGL |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #179 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GDL sits 4,994 ft (1,522 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to GDL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
| VB | Birmingham European | - | - | No longer operating |
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 Guadalajara?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are 1,709 km (1,062 mi, 923 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to GDL?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and GDL takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GDL from CUN?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) lies roughly west of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to GDL?
2 airlines appear on the CUN-GDL route in the open dataset, including Volaris, Birmingham European.
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