CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,379 km
2,100 miles
LGB
Long Beach
United States
Distance
3,379 km
2,100 mi / 1,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LGB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport
IATA Code CUN LGB
ICAO Code MMUN KLGB
City Cancun Long Beach
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.820000, -118.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Long Beach (LGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, United States is 3,379 kilometers (2,100 miles / 1,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 23:34 in Cancun, it's 20:34 in Long Beach. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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