CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,473 km
1,537 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
2,473 km
1,537 mi / 1,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SAF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN SAF
ICAO Code MMUN KSAF
City Cancun Santa Fe
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Denver
Elevation 22 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.600000, -106.100000

Cancun (CUN) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 2,473 kilometers (1,537 miles / 1,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 21:22 in Cancun, it's 19:22 in Santa Fe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,327 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 126° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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