The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 1,643 kilometers (1,021 miles / 887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in Cancun, it's 00:40 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,119 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.