CUN to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 7,976 km (4,956 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to London?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 7,976 km (4,956 mi, 4,307 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 LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northeast of CUN.
How is the CUN to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-LGW in IATA codes and MMUN-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| CUN | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | EGKK |
| Country | Mexico | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #21 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 180 ft (55 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to LGW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DE.
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 London?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 7,976 km (4,956 mi, 4,307 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and LGW takes about 10h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from CUN?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northeast of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to LGW?
3 airlines appear on the CUN-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transavia France, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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