CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,197 km
744 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
1,197 km
744 mi / 646 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CUN CWF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code CUN CWF
ICAO Code MMUN KCWF
City Cancun Lake Charles
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 30.210000, -93.140000

Cancun (CUN) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 1,197 kilometers (744 miles / 646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:21 in Cancun, it's 14:21 in Lake Charles.

The return flight from Lake Charles (CWF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 147° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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