ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
2,634 km
1,637 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,634 km
1,637 mi / 1,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATF CUN
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ATF CUN
ICAO Code SEAM MMUN
City Ambato Cancun
Country Ecuador Mexico
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Cancun
Elevation 8,502 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 21.040000, -86.880000

Ambato (ATF) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,634 kilometers (1,637 miles / 1,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Ecuador with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Ambato, it's 04:50 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,480 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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