CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,059 km
3,144 miles
YZF
Yellowknife
Canada
Distance
5,059 km
3,144 mi / 2,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN YZF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Yellowknife Airport
IATA Code CUN YZF
ICAO Code MMUN CYZF
City Cancun Yellowknife
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Cancun America/Edmonton
Elevation 22 ft 675 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 62.460000, -114.440000

Cancun (CUN) to Yellowknife (YZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 5,059 kilometers (3,144 miles / 2,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:55 in Cancun, it's 00:55 in Yellowknife.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 143° (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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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