CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,207 km
1,993 miles
LSV
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
3,207 km
1,993 mi / 1,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LSV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Nellis Afb Airport
IATA Code CUN LSV
ICAO Code MMUN KLSV
City Cancun Las Vegas
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 1,869 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 36.240000, -115.030000

Cancun (CUN) to Las Vegas (LSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) in Las Vegas, United States is 3,207 kilometers (1,993 miles / 1,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 06:01 in Cancun, it's 03:01 in Las Vegas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,847 feet between the two airports. Nellis Afb Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LSV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 114° (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 Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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