CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,379 km
1,478 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
2,379 km
1,478 mi / 1,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CUN UGN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code CUN UGN
ICAO Code MMUN KUGN
City Cancun Chicago/Waukegan
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Cancun America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 42.420000, -87.870000

Cancun (CUN) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 2,379 kilometers (1,478 miles / 1,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 13:05 in Cancun, it's 12:05 in Chicago/Waukegan.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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