CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,217 km
756 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
1,217 km
756 mi / 657 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN GLS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code CUN GLS
ICAO Code MMUN KGLS
City Cancun Galveston
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 29.270000, -94.860000

Cancun (CUN) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 1,217 kilometers (756 miles / 657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:15 in Cancun, it's 15:15 in Galveston.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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