Airport Comparison
Cancun (CUN) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 1,457 kilometers (905 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 270°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Cancun, it's 04:14 in Celaya.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,687 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.