AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
842 km
523 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
842 km
523 mi / 455 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guatemala
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ CUN
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AAZ CUN
ICAO Code MGQZ MMUN
City Quezaltenango Cancun
Country Guatemala Mexico
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Cancun
Elevation 7,779 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 21.040000, -86.880000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 842 kilometers (523 miles / 455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Quezaltenango, it's 06:46 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,757 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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