CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,612 km
3,487 miles
THE
Teresina
Brazil
Distance
5,612 km
3,487 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN THE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Senador Petronio Portela Airport
IATA Code CUN THE
ICAO Code MMUN SBTE
City Cancun Teresina
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Fortaleza
Elevation 22 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -5.060000, -42.820000

Cancun (CUN) to Teresina (THE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil is 5,612 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Brazil. 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 15:42 in Cancun, it's 17:42 in Teresina.

The return flight from Teresina (THE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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