CUN
Cancun
Mexico
4,314 km
2,681 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
4,314 km
2,681 mi / 2,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN TCM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code CUN TCM
ICAO Code MMUN KTCM
City Cancun Tacoma
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 47.140000, -122.480000

Cancun (CUN) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 4,314 kilometers (2,681 miles / 2,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Cancun, it's 05:52 in Tacoma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 120° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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