CUN
Cancun
Mexico
3,856 km
2,396 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
3,856 km
2,396 mi / 2,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SQL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code CUN SQL
ICAO Code MMUN KSQL
City Cancun San Carlos
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.510000, -122.250000

Cancun (CUN) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 3,856 kilometers (2,396 miles / 2,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 09:00 in Cancun, it's 06:00 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 108° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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