Cancún to Fontanar flights
Fontanar lies 501 km (312 mi) north-east of Cancún, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 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.
| Cancún | Fontanar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Cuba |
| Population | 888,797 | 178,601 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | HAV, 4 km out |
Clocks in Fontanar are 1 h ahead of Cancún right now, so a 1 h 24 min journey lands 2 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fontanar
Crossing from Mexico into Cuba: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CUP); the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Fontanar
Fontanar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | 4 km (2 mi) | 13,123 ft | 210 ft |
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | 100 km (62 mi) | 11,490 ft | 210 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fontanar from Cancún?
501 km (312 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Fontanar by air?
About 1 h 24 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 Fontanar?
Fontanar is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Fontanar flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to José Martí International Airport (HAV); Fontanar also has VRA.
What currency do I need in Fontanar?
The Peso (CUP).
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.