CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,755 km
3,576 miles
NQL
Niquelandia
Brazil
Distance
5,755 km
3,576 mi / 3,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN NQL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Niquelandia Airport
IATA Code CUN NQL
ICAO Code MMUN SWNQ
City Cancun Niquelandia
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 2,756 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -14.430000, -48.490000

Cancun (CUN) to Niquelandia (NQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Niquelandia Airport (NQL) in Niquelandia, Brazil is 5,755 kilometers (3,576 miles / 3,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Brazil. 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 03:50 in Cancun, it's 05:50 in Niquelandia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,734 feet between the two airports. Niquelandia Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Niquelandia (NQL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Niquelandia Airport (NQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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