Danlí to Cancún flights
Cancún lies 795 km (494 mi) north of Danlí, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| Danlí | Cancún | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Mexico |
| Population | 233,789 | 888,797 |
| Elevation | 763 m (2,503 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Nearest large airport | TGU, 68 km out | CUN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 13201 | 86936–89604 |
Clocks in Cancún are 1 h ahead of Danlí right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands 2 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cancún
Crossing from Honduras into Mexico: money changes from the Lempira to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Danlí
Danlí is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toncontín Airport (TGU), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,112 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún International Airport | CUN | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,483 ft | 22 ft |
| Cozumel International Airport | CZM | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,165 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Cancún
Our booking partner lists 2,019+ places to stay in Cancún (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 724 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (328), and 82 are five-star. Across 330 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 301,237 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cancún from Danlí?
795 km (494 mi) in a straight line, north of Danlí.
How long does it take to get from Danlí to Cancún by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Danlí and Cancún?
Cancún is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Tegucigalpa).
Which airports are used for Danlí to Cancún flights?
Typically Toncontín Airport (TGU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN); Cancún also has CZM.
What currency do I need in Cancún?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Cancún?
Our booking partner lists 2,019+ places to stay in Cancún, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.