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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún (CUN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,407 km2,117 miles • 1,840 NM
Destination Airport
MMUNCUN
Cancún, Mexico
Cancún International Airport
Direct Distance
3,407 km
2,117 Statute Miles
1,840 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
4h 30m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
307 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
107° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
4h 30m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 12m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
7h 3m
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
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 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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