CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,765 km
1,718 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
2,765 km
1,718 mi / 1,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN XMS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code CUN XMS
ICAO Code MMUN SEMC
City Cancun Macas
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Cancun America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Cancun (CUN) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 2,765 kilometers (1,718 miles / 1,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Ecuador. 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 18:24 in Cancun, it's 18:24 in Macas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,430 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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