Airport Comparison
| CUN | UPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cancun International Airport | Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport |
| IATA Code | CUN | UPN |
| ICAO Code | MMUN | MMPN |
| City | Cancun | N/A |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Cancun | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 5,258 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.040000, -86.880000 | 19.400000, -102.040000 |
Cancun (CUN) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 1,592 kilometers (989 miles / 859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 266°.
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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 07:41 in Cancun, it's 06:41 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,236 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.