CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,176 km
4,459 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
7,176 km
4,459 mi / 3,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LPA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code CUN LPA
ICAO Code MMUN GCLP
City Cancun Gran Canaria Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Cancun Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 22 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.930000, -15.390000

Cancun (CUN) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 7,176 kilometers (4,459 miles / 3,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Cancun, it's 06:41 in Gran Canaria Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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