CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,689 km
1,049 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
1,689 km
1,049 mi / 912 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN PLP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code CUN PLP
ICAO Code MMUN MPLP
City Cancun La Palma
Country Mexico Panama
Timezone America/Cancun America/Panama
Elevation 22 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.410000, -78.140000

Cancun (CUN) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 1,689 kilometers (1,049 miles / 912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Cancun, it's 04:38 in La Palma.

The return flight from La Palma (PLP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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