CUN to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,285 km (798 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,285 km (798 mi, 694 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 MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly west of CUN.
How is the CUN to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-MEX in IATA codes and MMUN-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| CUN | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | MMMX |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #50 |
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.
MEX sits 7,294 ft (2,223 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to MEX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
| VB | Birmingham European | - | - | No longer operating |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL, LA.
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 Mexico City?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 1,285 km (798 mi, 694 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and MEX takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from CUN?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly west of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to MEX?
4 airlines appear on the CUN-MEX route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Volaris.
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