CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,276 km
1,414 miles
ELP
El Paso
United States
Distance
2,276 km
1,414 mi / 1,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN ELP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport El Paso International Airport
IATA Code CUN ELP
ICAO Code MMUN KELP
City Cancun El Paso
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 31.810000, -106.380000

Cancun (CUN) to El Paso (ELP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States is 2,276 kilometers (1,414 miles / 1,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 23:42 in Cancun, it's 21:42 in El Paso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,940 feet between the two airports. El Paso International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from El Paso (ELP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 117° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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