CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,049 km
652 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
1,049 km
652 mi / 566 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN JAL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code CUN JAL
ICAO Code MMUN MMJA
City Cancun Xalapa
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Cancun America/Mexico_City
Elevation 22 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 19.480000, -96.800000

Cancun (CUN) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 1,049 kilometers (652 miles / 566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Cancun, it's 21:19 in Xalapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,105 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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