Cancun to London

Flight distance, time and route map · CUN → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance7,951 km4,940 miles · 4,293 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 41° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Cancun
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Cancun from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 7,951 km (4,940 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Cancun to London?

About 10 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Cancun heading north-east (41°) on the shortest path.

Routes from Cancun

Routes to London

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