CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,350 km
2,082 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
3,350 km
2,082 mi / 1,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SNA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code CUN SNA
ICAO Code MMUN KSNA
City Cancun Santa Ana
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 33.680000, -117.870000

Cancun (CUN) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 3,350 kilometers (2,082 miles / 1,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 08:45 in Cancun, it's 05:45 in Santa Ana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 107° (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 John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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