CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,074 km
3,153 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
5,074 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN YYE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code CUN YYE
ICAO Code MMUN CYYE
City Cancun Fort Nelson
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Cancun America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 22 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 58.840000, -122.600000

Cancun (CUN) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 5,074 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 05:47 in Cancun, it's 03:47 in Fort Nelson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,231 feet between the two airports. Fort Nelson Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 130° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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