Amsterdam (AMS) to Cancun (CUN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,146
miles
8,281
kilometers
4,471
nautical miles

🕐 10h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 W (284°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,146 8,234
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,146 8,234
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,146 7,719
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,146 7,719
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,146 10,292
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,146 7,719
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Amsterdam and Cancun follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to CUN route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Cancun, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 5,146 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 284° from Amsterdam. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cancún International Airport is 5,146 miles (8,281 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to CUN typically take around 10h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,146 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.