CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,938 km
4,311 miles
GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
Distance
6,938 km
4,311 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GRY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Grimsey Airport
IATA Code CUN GRY
ICAO Code MMUN BIGR
City Cancun Grimsey
Country Mexico Iceland
Timezone America/Cancun Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 22 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 66.550000, -18.020000

Cancun (CUN) to Grimsey (GRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland is 6,938 kilometers (4,311 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Iceland. 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 07:38 in Cancun, it's 12:38 in Grimsey. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grimsey (GRY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 259° (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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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