Cancún to Veracruz flights
Veracruz lies 995 km (618 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 2 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 | Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 888,797 | 428,323 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | VER, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 22117–96673 |
Clocks in Veracruz are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 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 Veracruz
Veracruz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,874 ft | 90 ft |
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Staying in Veracruz
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz. Of the 179 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (84), and 7 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 53,666 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Veracruz from Cancún?
995 km (618 mi) in a straight line, west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Veracruz by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Veracruz?
Veracruz is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Veracruz flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER).
Where can I stay in Veracruz?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz, bookable on this site.
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.