CUN to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 7,960 km (4,946 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 7,960 km (4,946 mi, 4,298 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 MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of CUN.
How is the CUN to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-MAD in IATA codes and MMUN-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| CUN | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | LEMD |
| Country | Mexico | Spain |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #24 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; LEMD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 1,976 ft (602 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to MAD
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| E9 | Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation | - | Africompany | Active |
| UX | Air Europa | AEA | Europa | 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 Madrid?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 7,960 km (4,946 mi, 4,298 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and MAD takes about 10h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from CUN?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to MAD?
4 airlines appear on the CUN-MAD route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation, Air Europa.
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