CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,243 km
2,015 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
3,243 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SEE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code CUN SEE
ICAO Code MMUN KSEE
City Cancun San Diego/El Cajon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.830000, -116.970000

Cancun (CUN) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 3,243 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 11:00 in Cancun, it's 08:00 in San Diego/El Cajon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 106° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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