CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
7,560 km
4,697 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
7,560 km
4,697 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAU MEX
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CAU MEX
ICAO Code SNRU MMMX
City Caruaru Mexico City
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,891 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Caruaru (CAU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 7,560 kilometers (4,697 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Caruaru, it's 12:43 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 5,425 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Caruaru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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