Cancun (CUN) to Munich (MUC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,523
miles
8,888
kilometers
4,799
nautical miles

🕐 11h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (42°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,523 8,837
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,523 8,837
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,523 8,285
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,523 8,285
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,523 11,046
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,523 8,285
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 Munich 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 MUC route connects Cancun, Mexico with Munich, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 5,523 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 42° 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 MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to Munich Airport is 5,523 miles (8,888 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to MUC typically take around 11h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,523 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.