CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,537 km
4,062 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
6,537 km
4,062 mi / 3,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Cancun
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CUN MTX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code CUN MTX
ICAO Code MMUN KMTF
City Cancun Fairbanks
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Anchorage
Elevation 22 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 64.810000, -147.760000

Cancun (CUN) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 6,537 kilometers (4,062 miles / 3,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Cancun, it's 02:53 in Fairbanks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (MTX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 108° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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