CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,417 km
2,123 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,417 km
2,123 mi / 1,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN WHP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code CUN WHP
ICAO Code MMUN KWHP
City Cancun Los Angeles
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.260000, -118.410000

Cancun (CUN) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,417 kilometers (2,123 miles / 1,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 22:02 in Cancun, it's 19:02 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 107° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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