CLD
Carlsbad
United States
3,280 km
2,038 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
3,280 km
2,038 mi / 1,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CLD CUN
Airport Name Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CLD CUN
ICAO Code KCRQ MMUN
City Carlsbad Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Cancun
Elevation 331 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, -117.280000 21.040000, -86.880000

Carlsbad (CLD) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 3,280 kilometers (2,038 miles / 1,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 17:08 in Carlsbad, it's 20:08 in Cancun. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Carlsbad (CLD) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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