CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,419 km
4,610 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
7,419 km
4,610 mi / 4,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LIH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code CUN LIH
ICAO Code MMUN PHLI
City Cancun Lihue
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 22 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 21.980000, -159.340000

Cancun (CUN) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 7,419 kilometers (4,610 miles / 4,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Cancun, it's 17:22 in Lihue. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lihue (LIH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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