CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,082 km
1,915 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
3,082 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN MXL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code CUN MXL
ICAO Code MMUN MMML
City Cancun Mexicali
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Cancun America/Tijuana
Elevation 22 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.630000, -115.240000

Cancun (CUN) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 3,082 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Cancun, it's 16:49 in Mexicali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) 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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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