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Flight Distance from Cancún (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CUNMMUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,871 km2,405 miles • 2,090 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
3,871 km
2,405 Statute Miles
2,090 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 3m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
348 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
306° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 3m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 42m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
7h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: B1/B2 Tourist Visa required, or a valid Border Crossing Card for land border areas.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- City / Country: Cancún, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMUN
- Coordinates: 21.0408°, -86.8735°
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Elevation: 22 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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