CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,297 km
1,427 miles
RUI
Ruidoso
United States
Distance
2,297 km
1,427 mi / 1,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RUI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN RUI
ICAO Code MMUN KSRR
City Cancun Ruidoso
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 6,814 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.460000, -105.530000

Cancun (CUN) to Ruidoso (RUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 2,297 kilometers (1,427 miles / 1,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 01:45 in Cancun, it's 23:45 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,792 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 122° (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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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