CUN to RDU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1,828 km (1,136 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (RDU to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Raleigh/Durham?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1,828 km (1,136 mi, 987 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 RDU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RDU is roughly northeast of CUN.
How is the CUN to RDU route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-RDU in IATA codes and MMUN-KRDU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Raleigh-Durham International Airport is RDU (KRDU).
| CUN | RDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | KRDU |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 435 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #201 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KRDU starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RDU sits 413 ft (126 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to RDU
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM.
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 Raleigh/Durham?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are 1,828 km (1,136 mi, 987 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to RDU?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and RDU takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RDU from CUN?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies roughly northeast of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to RDU?
1 airline appear on the CUN-RDU route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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