CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,309 km
1,435 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,309 km
1,435 mi / 1,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CUN MDW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code CUN MDW
ICAO Code MMUN KMDW
City Cancun Chicago
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 41.790000, -87.750000

Cancun (CUN) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 2,309 kilometers (1,435 miles / 1,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 16:49 in Cancun, it's 15:49 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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