CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,272 km
791 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
1,272 km
791 mi / 687 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

CUN TMU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code CUN TMU
ICAO Code MMUN MRTR
City Cancun Nicoya
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.740000, -85.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 1,272 kilometers (791 miles / 687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Cancun, it's 03:03 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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