CUN
Cancun
Mexico
5,439 km
3,380 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
5,439 km
3,380 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN YQH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code CUN YQH
ICAO Code MMUN CYQH
City Cancun Watson Lake
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Cancun America/Vancouver
Elevation 22 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 60.120000, -128.820000

Cancun (CUN) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 5,439 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Cancun, it's 22:41 in Watson Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,233 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 124° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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