CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,090 km
1,920 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
3,090 km
1,920 mi / 1,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RKS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN RKS
ICAO Code MMUN KRKS
City Cancun Rock Springs
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 41.590000, -109.070000

Cancun (CUN) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 3,090 kilometers (1,920 miles / 1,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 13:43 in Cancun, it's 11:43 in Rock Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,743 feet between the two airports. Southwest 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 131° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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