CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,620 km
4,735 miles
GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
7,620 km
4,735 mi / 4,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GLA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Glasgow International Airport
IATA Code CUN GLA
ICAO Code MMUN EGPF
City Cancun Glasgow
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 55.870000, -4.430000

Cancun (CUN) to Glasgow (GLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 7,620 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,115 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 04:46 in Cancun, it's 09:46 in Glasgow. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 276° (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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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