CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,146 km
712 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
1,146 km
712 mi / 619 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

CUN UPL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code CUN UPL
ICAO Code MMUN MRUP
City Cancun Upala
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 10.890000, -85.020000

Cancun (CUN) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 1,146 kilometers (712 miles / 619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 13:31 in Cancun, it's 12:31 in Upala.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 350° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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