Cancún to Cuernavaca flights
Cuernavaca lies 1,317 km (818 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 26 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 | Cuernavaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 888,797 | 338,650 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,540 m (5,052 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | TLC, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 21624–34976 |
Clocks in Cuernavaca are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 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 Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 13,780-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 59 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 94 km), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 58 km (36 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 59 km (37 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 94 km (58 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 94 km (58 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cuernavaca from Cancún?
1,317 km (818 mi) in a straight line, west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Cuernavaca by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Cuernavaca?
Cuernavaca is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Cuernavaca flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC); Cuernavaca also has MEX, PBC, NLU.
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.