AMW
Ames
United States
2,414 km
1,500 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,414 km
1,500 mi / 1,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMW CUN
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AMW CUN
ICAO Code KAMW MMUN
City Ames Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Cancun
Elevation 956 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 21.040000, -86.880000

Ames (AMW) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,414 kilometers (1,500 miles / 1,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Ames, it's 19:10 in Cancun.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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