CUN
Cancun
Mexico
798 km
496 miles
HUG
Huehuetenango
Guatemala
Distance
798 km
496 mi / 431 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN HUG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Huehuetenango Airport
IATA Code CUN HUG
ICAO Code MMUN MGHT
City Cancun Huehuetenango
Country Mexico Guatemala
Timezone America/Cancun America/Guatemala
Elevation 22 ft 6,375 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 15.330000, -91.460000

Cancun (CUN) to Huehuetenango (HUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) in Huehuetenango, Guatemala is 798 kilometers (496 miles / 431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Guatemala. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Cancun, it's 01:35 in Huehuetenango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,353 feet between the two airports. Huehuetenango 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 Huehuetenango (HUG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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