CUN to YYC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 4,091 km (2,542 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (YYC to CUN).
How far is it from Cancún to Calgary?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 4,091 km (2,542 mi, 2,209 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 YYC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYC is roughly northwest of CUN.
How is the CUN to YYC route written in code?
The pair is written CUN-YYC in IATA codes and MMUN-CYYC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cancún International Airport is CUN (MMUN), Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC).
| CUN | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Calgary International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMUN | CYYC |
| Country | Mexico | Canada |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Rank by connections | #98 | #140 |
MMUN starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; CYYC starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYC sits 3,535 ft (1,077 m) higher than CUN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUN to YYC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| TS | Air Transat | TSC | Transat | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | 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 Calgary?
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are 4,091 km (2,542 mi, 2,209 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUN to YYC?
A typical nonstop flight between CUN and YYC takes about 5h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYC from CUN?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) lies roughly northwest of Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Which airlines fly CUN to YYC?
3 airlines appear on the CUN-YYC route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet.
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