BFK
Aurora
United States
2,681 km
1,666 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,681 km
1,666 mi / 1,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
135°
southeast

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BFK CUN
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BFK CUN
ICAO Code KBKF MMUN
City Aurora Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Denver America/Cancun
Elevation 5,663 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 21.040000, -86.880000

Aurora (BFK) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,681 kilometers (1,666 miles / 1,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 13:17 in Aurora, it's 15:17 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,641 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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