CUN
Cancun
Mexico
850 km
528 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
850 km
528 mi / 459 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN ILS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code CUN ILS
ICAO Code MMUN MSSS
City Cancun San Salvador
Country Mexico El Salvador
Timezone America/Cancun America/El_Salvador
Elevation 22 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 13.700000, -89.120000

Cancun (CUN) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 850 kilometers (528 miles / 459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with El Salvador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Cancun, it's 08:20 in San Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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