CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,685 km
4,775 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
7,685 km
4,775 mi / 4,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN EDI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CUN EDI
ICAO Code MMUN EGPH
City Cancun Edinburgh
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 55.950000, -3.370000

Cancun (CUN) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 7,685 kilometers (4,775 miles / 4,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Cancun, it's 07:06 in Edinburgh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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