CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,810 km
1,746 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
2,810 km
1,746 mi / 1,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PJB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code CUN PJB
ICAO Code MMUN KPAN
City Cancun Payson
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Phoenix
Elevation 22 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.260000, -111.340000

Cancun (CUN) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 2,810 kilometers (1,746 miles / 1,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 18:12 in Cancun, it's 16:12 in Payson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,135 feet between the two airports. Payson Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Payson (PJB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 115° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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