CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,377 km
3,963 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
6,377 km
3,963 mi / 3,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN QSC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code CUN QSC
ICAO Code MMUN SDSC
City Cancun Sao Carlos
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Cancun (CUN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 6,377 kilometers (3,963 miles / 3,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 07:40 in Cancun, it's 09:40 in Sao Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,627 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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