CUN to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,407 km (2,117 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,407 km (2,117 mi, 1,839 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 LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northwest of CUN.
How is the CUN to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-LAX in IATA codes and MMUN-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| CUN | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KLAX |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #7 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 103 ft (31 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to LAX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| VX | Virgin America | VRD | Redwood | 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 Los Angeles?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,407 km (2,117 mi, 1,839 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and LAX takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from CUN?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northwest of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to LAX?
4 airlines appear on the CUN-LAX route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
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