CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,766 km
4,204 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,766 km
4,204 mi / 3,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN SNZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CUN SNZ
ICAO Code MMUN SBSC
City Cancun Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Cancun (CUN) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,766 kilometers (4,204 miles / 3,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Cancun, it's 11:18 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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