CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,345 km
1,457 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
2,345 km
1,457 mi / 1,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LRU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code CUN LRU
ICAO Code MMUN KLRU
City Cancun Las Cruces
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.290000, -106.920000

Cancun (CUN) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 2,345 kilometers (1,457 miles / 1,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 17:50 in Cancun, it's 15:50 in Las Cruces.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,435 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 117° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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