ATL
Atlanta
United States
1,422 km
883 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
1,422 km
883 mi / 768 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ATL CUN
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ATL CUN
ICAO Code KATL MMUN
City Atlanta Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Cancun
Elevation 1,026 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 21.040000, -86.880000

Atlanta (ATL) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 1,422 kilometers (883 miles / 768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Atlanta, it's 00:51 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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