CUN
Cancun
Mexico
730 km
453 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
730 km
453 mi / 394 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RUY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code CUN RUY
ICAO Code MMUN MHRU
City Cancun Ruinas de Copan
Country Mexico Honduras
Timezone America/Cancun America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 22 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 14.840000, -89.140000

Cancun (CUN) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 730 kilometers (453 miles / 394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Honduras. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Cancun, it's 09:10 in Ruinas de Copan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,968 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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