CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,944 km
1,830 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
2,944 km
1,830 mi / 1,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN VLE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code CUN VLE
ICAO Code MMUN K40G
City Cancun Grand Canyon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Phoenix
Elevation 22 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.650000, -112.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 2,944 kilometers (1,830 miles / 1,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 16:46 in Cancun, it's 14:46 in Grand Canyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,977 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 117° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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