CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,830 km
1,758 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
2,830 km
1,758 mi / 1,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PHX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code CUN PHX
ICAO Code MMUN KPHX
City Cancun Phoenix
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Phoenix
Elevation 22 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.430000, -112.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 2,830 kilometers (1,758 miles / 1,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 00:57 in Cancun, it's 22:57 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,113 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 113° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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