CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,315 km
817 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
1,315 km
817 mi / 710 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN IWS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code CUN IWS
ICAO Code MMUN KIWS
City Cancun Houston
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 29.820000, -95.670000

Cancun (CUN) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 1,315 kilometers (817 miles / 710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Cancun, it's 15:37 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IWS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 136° (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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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