CBF
Council Bluffs
United States
2,399 km
1,490 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,399 km
1,490 mi / 1,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CBF CUN
Airport Name Council Bluffs Municipal Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CBF CUN
ICAO Code KCBF MMUN
City Council Bluffs Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Cancun
Elevation 1,245 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, -95.760000 21.040000, -86.880000

Council Bluffs (CBF) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) in Council Bluffs, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,399 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 07:12 in Council Bluffs, it's 08:12 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Council Bluffs (CBF) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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