CUN to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,330 km (1,448 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,330 km (1,448 mi, 1,258 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 ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly north of CUN.
How is the CUN to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-ORD in IATA codes and MMUN-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| CUN | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KORD |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #2 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 658 ft (201 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to ORD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Chicago?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 2,330 km (1,448 mi, 1,258 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and ORD takes about 3h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from CUN?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly north of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to ORD?
3 airlines appear on the CUN-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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