CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,960 km
1,839 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
2,960 km
1,839 mi / 1,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN GCN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code CUN GCN
ICAO Code MMUN KGCN
City Cancun Grand Canyon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Phoenix
Elevation 22 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.950000, -112.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 2,960 kilometers (1,839 miles / 1,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:22 in Cancun, it's 23:22 in Grand Canyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,587 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park 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 Grand Canyon (GCN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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