CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,688 km
1,671 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
2,688 km
1,671 mi / 1,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN DEN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CUN DEN
ICAO Code MMUN KDEN
City Cancun Denver
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 39.860000, -104.670000

Cancun (CUN) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 2,688 kilometers (1,671 miles / 1,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:27 in Cancun, it's 01:27 in Denver.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,412 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 136° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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