CDS
Childress
United States
1,671 km
1,038 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,671 km
1,038 mi / 902 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

CDS MEX
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CDS MEX
ICAO Code KCDS MMMX
City Childress Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,954 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 19.440000, -99.070000

Childress (CDS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,671 kilometers (1,038 miles / 902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 07:01 in Childress, it's 07:01 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,362 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Childress Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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