CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,602 km
4,723 miles
VRL
Vila Real Airport
Portugal
Distance
7,602 km
4,723 mi / 4,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN VRL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Vila Real Airport
IATA Code CUN VRL
ICAO Code MMUN LPVR
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Portugal
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 22 ft 1,805 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 41.270000, -7.720000

Cancun (CUN) to Vila Real Airport (VRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Vila Real Airport, Portugal is 7,602 kilometers (4,723 miles / 4,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Cancun, it's 22:01 in Vila Real Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,783 feet between the two airports. Vila Real Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Vila Real Airport (VRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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