CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,219 km
2,000 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
3,219 km
2,000 mi / 1,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN VGT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code CUN VGT
ICAO Code MMUN KVGT
City Cancun Las Vegas
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 36.210000, -115.190000

Cancun (CUN) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 3,219 kilometers (2,000 miles / 1,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Cancun, it's 20:22 in Las Vegas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,183 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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