CUN
Cancun
Mexico
4,363 km
2,711 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
4,363 km
2,711 mi / 2,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SHN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code CUN SHN
ICAO Code MMUN KSHN
City Cancun Shelton
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 47.230000, -123.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 4,363 kilometers (2,711 miles / 2,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:13 in Cancun, it's 04:13 in Shelton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 119° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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