CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
6,440 km
4,002 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
6,440 km
4,002 mi / 3,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAU CUN
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CAU CUN
ICAO Code SNRU MMUN
City Caruaru Cancun
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Cancun
Elevation 1,891 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 21.040000, -86.880000

Caruaru (CAU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 6,440 kilometers (4,002 miles / 3,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Brazil 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 12:49 in Caruaru, it's 10:49 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,869 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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