CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,303 km
2,052 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
3,303 km
2,052 mi / 1,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RIV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code CUN RIV
ICAO Code MMUN KRIV
City Cancun Riverside
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.880000, -117.260000

Cancun (CUN) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 3,303 kilometers (2,052 miles / 1,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 08:06 in Cancun, it's 05:06 in Riverside. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,514 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 108° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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