CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,876 km
3,651 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
5,876 km
3,651 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Cancun
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN JAV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code CUN JAV
ICAO Code MMUN BGJN
City Cancun Ilulissat
Country Mexico Greenland
Timezone America/Cancun America/Nuuk
Elevation 22 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 69.240000, -51.060000

Cancun (CUN) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 5,876 kilometers (3,651 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Cancun, it's 22:09 in Ilulissat. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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