CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,701 km
1,678 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
2,701 km
1,678 mi / 1,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Cancun
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SOW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN SOW
ICAO Code MMUN KSOW
City Cancun Show Low
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Phoenix
Elevation 22 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.270000, -110.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 2,701 kilometers (1,678 miles / 1,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 07:02 in Cancun, it's 05:02 in Show Low.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,394 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional 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 Show Low (SOW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 117° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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