Distance From Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to John F Kennedy International Airport, CUN - JFK Distance

The distance from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 1557 miles or 2506 kilometers or 1353 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ciudad de Cancún ( Mexico ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ciudad de Cancún and New York takes around 3 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 3 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CUN - JFK

Kilometers		2506 km
Statute Miles		1557 miles
Nautical Miles		1353 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 34 minutes

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - CUN to JFK Flight Path

Location of Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ciudad de Cancún to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CUN - JFK

Time difference between Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico) and New York (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico)	2025-12-16, 11:20:44 EST
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:20:44 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN / MMUN) Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States