Distance From Gassim Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, ELQ - CUN Distance

The distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) is 7787 miles or 12532 kilometers or 6762 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 Buraidah ( Saudi Arabia ) to Ciudad de Cancún ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buraidah and Ciudad de Cancún takes around 17 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gassim Airport, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico is 17 hours 54 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 • ELQ - CUN

Kilometers		12532 km
Statute Miles		7787 miles
Nautical Miles		6762 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 54 minutes

Gassim Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Flight Route Map - ELQ to CUN Flight Path

Location of Gassim Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún is given below.
Click the map to view Buraidah to Ciudad de Cancún nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico. .

Nonstop flight route between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Ciudad de Cancún, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELQ - CUN

Time difference between Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) and Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico) is 8 Hours.
Ciudad de Cancún time is 8 Hours behind Buraidah.

Location	Local Time
Buraidah (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 04:36:38 +03
Ciudad de Cancún (Mexico)	2025-12-14, 20:36:38 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

Gassim Airport (ELQ / OEGS) Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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