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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Cancún (CUN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
1,307 km812 miles • 706 NM
Destination Airport
MMUNCUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Direct Distance
1,307 km
812 Statute Miles
706 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 2m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
118 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
138° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 2m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
1h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
3h 1m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇲🇽 Mexico
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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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- City / Country: Cancún, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMUN
- Coordinates: 21.0408°, -86.8735°
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Elevation: 22 ft
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