COU
Columbia
United States
2,042 km
1,269 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
2,042 km
1,269 mi / 1,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COU CUN
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code COU CUN
ICAO Code KCOU MMUN
City Columbia Cancun
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Cancun
Elevation 889 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 21.040000, -86.880000

Columbia (COU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 2,042 kilometers (1,269 miles / 1,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 17:40 in Columbia, it's 18:40 in Cancun.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 347° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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