Airport Comparison
| CUN | SLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cancun International Airport | Ponciano Arriaga International Airport |
| IATA Code | CUN | SLP |
| ICAO Code | MMUN | MMSP |
| City | Cancun | San Luis Potosi |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Cancun | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 6,035 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.040000, -86.880000 | 22.250000, -100.930000 |
Cancun (CUN) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 1,458 kilometers (906 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 278°.
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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Cancun, it's 16:25 in San Luis Potosi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,013 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.