BJC
Denver
United States
2,719 km
1,690 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,719 km
1,690 mi / 1,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJC CUN
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BJC CUN
ICAO Code KBJC MMUN
City Denver Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Denver America/Cancun
Elevation 5,673 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 21.040000, -86.880000

Denver (BJC) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,719 kilometers (1,690 miles / 1,468 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 18:57 in Denver, it's 20:57 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,651 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Denver (BJC) 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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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