CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,182 km
1,356 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
2,182 km
1,356 mi / 1,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Cancun
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MRD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code CUN MRD
ICAO Code MMUN SVMD
City Cancun Merida
Country Mexico Venezuela
Timezone America/Cancun America/Caracas
Elevation 22 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.580000, -71.160000

Cancun (CUN) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 2,182 kilometers (1,356 miles / 1,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Cancun, it's 08:54 in Merida.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,985 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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