HAV
Havana
Cuba
1,770 km
1,100 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,770 km
1,100 mi / 956 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Havana
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

HAV MEX
Airport Name Jose Marti International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HAV MEX
ICAO Code MUHA MMMX
City Havana Mexico City
Country Cuba Mexico
Timezone America/Havana America/Mexico_City
Elevation 210 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 22.990000, -82.410000 19.440000, -99.070000

Havana (HAV) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) in Havana, Cuba to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,770 kilometers (1,100 miles / 956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 11:22 in Havana, it's 10:22 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,106 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jose Marti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Havana (HAV) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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