CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,412 km
2,120 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
3,412 km
2,120 mi / 1,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SMO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code CUN SMO
ICAO Code MMUN KSMO
City Cancun Santa Monica
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.020000, -118.450000

Cancun (CUN) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 3,412 kilometers (2,120 miles / 1,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 00:01 in Cancun, it's 21:01 in Santa Monica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 107° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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