The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,284 kilometers (798 miles / 693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Cancun, it's 23:57 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,294 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International 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 Mexico City (MEX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.