GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
3,188 km
1,981 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,188 km
1,981 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GYE MEX
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GYE MEX
ICAO Code SEGU MMMX
City Guayaquil Mexico City
Country Ecuador Mexico
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Mexico_City
Elevation 19 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 19.440000, -99.070000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,188 kilometers (1,981 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Ecuador 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 15:47 in Guayaquil, it's 14:47 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,297 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Simon Bolivar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 137° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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