CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,163 km
1,966 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
3,163 km
1,966 mi / 1,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RIW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN RIW
ICAO Code MMUN KRIW
City Cancun Riverton
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 43.060000, -108.460000

Cancun (CUN) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 3,163 kilometers (1,966 miles / 1,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 15:48 in Cancun, it's 13:48 in Riverton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,494 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional 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 Riverton (RIW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 134° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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