CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,306 km
812 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,306 km
812 mi / 705 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN IAH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CUN IAH
ICAO Code MMUN KIAH
City Cancun Houston
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 29.980000, -95.340000

Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,306 kilometers (812 miles / 705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 02:04 in Cancun, it's 01:04 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 138° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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