CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,771 km
5,450 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LUG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code CUN LUG
ICAO Code MMUN LSZA
City Cancun Lugano
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Zurich
Elevation 22 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 46.000000, 8.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Switzerland. 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 03:47 in Cancun, it's 09:47 in Lugano. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 289° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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