CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,364 km
1,469 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
2,364 km
1,469 mi / 1,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN DSM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code CUN DSM
ICAO Code MMUN KDSM
City Cancun Des Moines
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 41.500000, -93.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 2,364 kilometers (1,469 miles / 1,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Cancun, it's 11:19 in Des Moines.

The return flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 162° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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