Flights London → Cancun
LGW → CUN
How long is the flight from London to Cancun?
The flight from London (LGW) to Cancun (CUN) takes about 10h 23m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from London to Cancun is served by a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777, Airbus A330, Boeing 787-8, and Boeing 747-400. The destination airport in Cancun sees over thirty million passengers annually, reflecting its popularity as a tourist destination.
The London (LGW) → Cancun (CUN) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cancun the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Cancun: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Cancun (CUN) heads west for about 7,976 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Cancun it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LGW-CUN
Frequently asked questions about LGW-CUN
The flight from London (LGW) to Cancun (CUN) takes about 10h 23m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cancun, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Cancun route is about 7,976 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
