CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,264 km
786 miles
EFD
Houston
United States
Distance
1,264 km
786 mi / 683 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN EFD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ellington Airport
IATA Code CUN EFD
ICAO Code MMUN KEFD
City Cancun Houston
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 29.610000, -95.160000

Cancun (CUN) to Houston (EFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States is 1,264 kilometers (786 miles / 683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:26 in Cancun, it's 13:26 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (EFD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 137° (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 Ellington Airport (EFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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