CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,352 km
4,568 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
7,352 km
4,568 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN WAP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code CUN WAP
ICAO Code MMUN SCAP
City Cancun Alto Palena
Country Mexico Chile
Timezone America/Cancun America/Santiago
Elevation 22 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Cancun (CUN) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 7,352 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Chile. 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 00:16 in Cancun, it's 02:16 in Alto Palena.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 345° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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