ANC
Anchorage
United States
6,080 km
3,778 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
6,080 km
3,778 mi / 3,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ANC MEX
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ANC MEX
ICAO Code PANC MMMX
City Anchorage Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Mexico_City
Elevation 151 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 19.440000, -99.070000

Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 6,080 kilometers (3,778 miles / 3,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Anchorage, it's 04:06 in Mexico City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,165 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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