CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,109 km
1,932 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
3,109 km
1,932 mi / 1,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RIF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code CUN RIF
ICAO Code MMUN KRIF
City Cancun Richfield
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 38.730000, -112.100000

Cancun (CUN) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 3,109 kilometers (1,932 miles / 1,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Cancun, it's 05:18 in Richfield.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,296 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 122° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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