CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,824 km
1,134 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
1,824 km
1,134 mi / 985 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN RCH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code CUN RCH
ICAO Code MMUN SKRH
City Cancun Riohacha
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Cancun America/Bogota
Elevation 22 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 11.530000, -72.930000

Cancun (CUN) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 1,824 kilometers (1,134 miles / 985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Cancun, it's 12:17 in Riohacha.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 307° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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