CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,685 km
1,668 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
2,685 km
1,668 mi / 1,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN PTZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code CUN PTZ
ICAO Code MMUN SESM
City Cancun Shell Mera
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Cancun America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Cancun (CUN) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 2,685 kilometers (1,668 miles / 1,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Ecuador. 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 00:29 in Cancun, it's 00:29 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,443 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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