CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,822 km
5,482 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
8,822 km
5,482 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SMV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code CUN SMV
ICAO Code MMUN LSZS
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Zurich
Elevation 22 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 46.530000, 9.880000

Cancun (CUN) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 8,822 kilometers (5,482 miles / 4,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Cancun, it's 13:11 in Samedan Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,578 feet between the two airports. Samedan 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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