Cancún to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
8h 59m The flight from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) covers 6,895 km (4,284 miles) and takes approximately 8h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 154°, passing near 7.1° S, 73.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 12h 32m | 12h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 50m | 9h 16m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 40m | 8h 05m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 07m | 8h 32m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CUN | EZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cancún International Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini |
| City | Cancún | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) |
| Country | Mexico | Argentina |
| ICAO | MMUN | SAEZ |
| Coordinates | 21.0408, -86.8735 | -34.8222, -58.5358 |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 67 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cancún to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
A non-stop flight from Cancún (CUN) to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) takes about 8h 59m. The great-circle distance is 6,895 km (4,284 miles, 3,723 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 154°.
How far is Cancún from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
6,895 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,284 miles or 3,723 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CUN and EZE?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,895 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 8h 59m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.