CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,005 km
3,731 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
6,005 km
3,731 mi / 3,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN IRJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code CUN IRJ
ICAO Code MMUN SANL
City Cancun La Rioja
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Cancun America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 22 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Cancun (CUN) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 6,005 kilometers (3,731 miles / 3,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Cancun, it's 09:04 in La Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,415 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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