CDS
Childress
United States
1,986 km
1,234 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
1,986 km
1,234 mi / 1,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CDS CUN
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CDS CUN
ICAO Code KCDS MMUN
City Childress Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Cancun
Elevation 1,954 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 21.040000, -86.880000

Childress (CDS) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 1,986 kilometers (1,234 miles / 1,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 12:22 in Childress, it's 13:22 in Cancun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,932 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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