CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,448 km
900 miles
MTY
Monterrey
Mexico
Distance
1,448 km
900 mi / 782 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN MTY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport General Mariano Escobedo International Airport
IATA Code CUN MTY
ICAO Code MMUN MMMY
City Cancun Monterrey
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Cancun America/Mexico_City
Elevation 22 ft 1,278 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.780000, -100.110000

Cancun (CUN) to Monterrey (MTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) in Monterrey, Mexico is 1,448 kilometers (900 miles / 782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Cancun, it's 21:26 in Monterrey.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. General Mariano Escobedo International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 109° (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 General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.