CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,979 km
3,715 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
5,979 km
3,715 mi / 3,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Cancun
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN TER
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code CUN TER
ICAO Code MMUN LPLA
City Cancun Lajes
Country Mexico Portugal
Timezone America/Cancun Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 22 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 38.760000, -27.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 5,979 kilometers (3,715 miles / 3,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Cancun, it's 11:52 in Lajes. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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