BJX
Silao
Mexico
1,515 km
941 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
1,515 km
941 mi / 818 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BJX CUN
Airport Name Del Bajio International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BJX CUN
ICAO Code MMLO MMUN
City Silao Cancun
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Cancun
Elevation 5,956 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 20.990000, -101.480000 21.040000, -86.880000

Silao (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) in Silao, Mexico to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 1,515 kilometers (941 miles / 818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Silao, it's 22:54 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,934 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Del Bajio International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Silao (BJX) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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