CUN to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,830 km (1,758 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,830 km (1,758 mi, 1,528 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly northwest of CUN.
How is the CUN to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-PHX in IATA codes and MMUN-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| CUN | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KPHX |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #43 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KPHX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHX sits 1,113 ft (339 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to PHX
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| 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 Phoenix?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,830 km (1,758 mi, 1,528 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and PHX takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from CUN?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly northwest of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to PHX?
2 airlines appear on the CUN-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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