CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,347 km
1,459 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
2,347 km
1,459 mi / 1,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN PPN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code CUN PPN
ICAO Code MMUN SKPP
City Cancun Popayan
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Cancun America/Bogota
Elevation 22 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.450000, -76.610000

Cancun (CUN) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 2,347 kilometers (1,459 miles / 1,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Colombia. 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 08:39 in Cancun, it's 08:39 in Popayan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,665 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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