EDF
Anchorage
United States
6,075 km
3,775 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
6,075 km
3,775 mi / 3,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EDF MEX
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code EDF MEX
ICAO Code PAED MMMX
City Anchorage Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Mexico_City
Elevation 213 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 19.440000, -99.070000

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

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 6,075 kilometers (3,775 miles / 3,280 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 04:01 in Anchorage, it's 07:01 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 7,103 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Elmendorf Afb Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Anchorage (EDF) 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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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