CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
3,266 km
2,029 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,266 km
2,029 mi / 1,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CIU MEX
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CIU MEX
ICAO Code KCIU MMMX
City Sault Ste Marie Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 799 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,266 kilometers (2,029 miles / 1,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 08:01 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 07:01 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,517 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Chippewa County International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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