CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,617 km
2,247 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
3,617 km
2,247 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SMX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code CUN SMX
ICAO Code MMUN KSMX
City Cancun Santa Maria
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.900000, -120.460000

Cancun (CUN) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 3,617 kilometers (2,247 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 10:34 in Cancun, it's 07:34 in Santa Maria. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) 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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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