CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,221 km
3,865 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
6,221 km
3,865 mi / 3,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LEC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code CUN LEC
ICAO Code MMUN SBLE
City Cancun Lencois
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Bahia
Elevation 22 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Cancun (CUN) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 6,221 kilometers (3,865 miles / 3,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Cancun, it's 19:48 in Lencois.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,654 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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