CUN
Cancun
Mexico
4,245 km
2,638 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
4,245 km
2,638 mi / 2,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN YEG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code CUN YEG
ICAO Code MMUN CYEG
City Cancun Edmonton
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Cancun America/Edmonton
Elevation 22 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 53.310000, -113.580000

Cancun (CUN) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 4,245 kilometers (2,638 miles / 2,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Cancun, it's 21:35 in Edmonton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,351 feet between the two airports. Edmonton International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 137° (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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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