CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,102 km
3,170 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
5,102 km
3,170 mi / 2,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Cancun
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN UYU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code CUN UYU
ICAO Code MMUN SLUY
City Cancun Quijarro
Country Mexico Bolivia
Timezone America/Cancun America/La_Paz
Elevation 22 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Cancun (CUN) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 5,102 kilometers (3,170 miles / 2,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Bolivia. 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 04:11 in Cancun, it's 05:11 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,114 feet between the two airports. Uyuni 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 Quijarro (UYU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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