CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,504 km
1,556 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
2,504 km
1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LAM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code CUN LAM
ICAO Code MMUN KLAM
City Cancun Los Alamos
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.880000, -106.270000

Cancun (CUN) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 2,504 kilometers (1,556 miles / 1,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 06:28 in Cancun, it's 04:28 in Los Alamos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,149 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 126° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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