CRC
Cartago
Colombia
2,989 km
1,857 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,989 km
1,857 mi / 1,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CRC MEX
Airport Name Santa Ana Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CRC MEX
ICAO Code SKGO MMMX
City Cartago Mexico City
Country Colombia Mexico
Timezone America/Bogota America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,979 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 4.760000, -75.960000 19.440000, -99.070000

Cartago (CRC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Ana Airport (CRC) in Cartago, Colombia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,989 kilometers (1,857 miles / 1,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Colombia 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 05:09 in Cartago, it's 04:09 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,337 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Santa Ana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Cartago (CRC) follows a heading of 120° (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 Santa Ana Airport (CRC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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