Cancún to Acapulco de Juárez flights
Acapulco de Juárez lies 1,454 km (904 mi) west of Cancún, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cancún | Acapulco de Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 888,797 | 658,609 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | ACA, 20 km out |
Clocks in Acapulco de Juárez are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cancún
Cancún is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 74 km).
Arriving in Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,832-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport | ACA | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,832 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Acapulco de Juárez from Cancún?
1,454 km (904 mi) in a straight line, west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Acapulco de Juárez by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Acapulco de Juárez flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.