Cancun (CUN) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,947
miles
7,962
kilometers
4,299
nautical miles

🕐 9h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,947 7,915
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,947 7,915
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,947 7,421
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,947 7,421
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,947 9,894
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,947 7,421
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 Cancun and Madrid 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 CUN to MAD route connects Cancun, Mexico with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 4,947 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to Spain. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Cancun. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4,947 miles (7,962 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to MAD typically take around 9h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,947 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.