CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
2,797 km
1,738 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,797 km
1,738 mi / 1,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUE CUN
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CUE CUN
ICAO Code SECU MMUN
City Cuenca Cancun
Country Ecuador Mexico
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Cancun
Elevation 8,306 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 21.040000, -86.880000

Cuenca (CUE) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,797 kilometers (1,738 miles / 1,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Ecuador with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Cuenca, it's 12:09 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,284 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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