CUN to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2,506 km (1,557 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to New York?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2,506 km (1,557 mi, 1,353 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northeast of CUN.
How is the CUN to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-JFK in IATA codes and MMUN-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CUN | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KJFK |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #9 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 9 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CUN to JFK
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 New York?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 2,506 km (1,557 mi, 1,353 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and JFK takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CUN?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northeast of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to JFK?
5 airlines appear on the CUN-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, AeroMéxico, JetBlue Airways.
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