Cancun (CUN) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,685
miles
4,321
kilometers
2,333
nautical miles

🕐 5h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,685 4,296
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,685 4,296
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,685 4,028
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,685 4,028
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,685 5,370
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,685 4,028
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 Seattle 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 SEA route connects Cancun, Mexico with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,685 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 321° from Cancun. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 2,685 miles (4,321 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to SEA typically take around 5h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,685 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.