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Airport Comparison
| CUN | MSY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cancun International Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| IATA Code | CUN | MSY |
| ICAO Code | MMUN | KMSY |
| City | Cancun | New Orleans |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Timezone | America/Cancun | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 4 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.040000, -86.880000 | 29.990000, -90.260000 |
Cancun (CUN) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,051 kilometers (653 miles / 568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 00:03 in Cancun, it's 00:03 in New Orleans.
The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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