GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
2,501 km
1,554 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,501 km
1,554 mi / 1,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Havana
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GAO MEX
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GAO MEX
ICAO Code MUGT MMMX
City Guantanamo Mexico City
Country Cuba Mexico
Timezone America/Havana America/Mexico_City
Elevation 56 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 19.440000, -99.070000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,501 kilometers (1,554 miles / 1,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Cuba with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:57 in Guantanamo, it's 10:57 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,260 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mariana Grajales Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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