BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
1,375 km
854 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
1,375 km
854 mi / 742 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI CUN
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BAI CUN
ICAO Code MRBA MMUN
City Punta Arenas Cancun
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Cancun
Elevation 1,214 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 21.040000, -86.880000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 1,375 kilometers (854 miles / 742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Costa Rica with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Punta Arenas, it's 16:51 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,192 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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