CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,406 km
2,117 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,406 km
2,117 mi / 1,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LAX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CUN LAX
ICAO Code MMUN KLAX
City Cancun Los Angeles
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.940000, -118.410000

Cancun (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,406 kilometers (2,117 miles / 1,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 00:56 in Cancun, it's 21:56 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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