CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,791 km
4,841 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
7,791 km
4,841 mi / 4,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SLM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code CUN SLM
ICAO Code MMUN LESA
City Cancun Salamanca
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Madrid
Elevation 22 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 40.950000, -5.500000

Cancun (CUN) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 7,791 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Cancun, it's 06:55 in Salamanca. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,573 feet between the two airports. Salamanca Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Salamanca (SLM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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