Airport Comparison
| HLR | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | HLR | MEX |
| ICAO Code | KHLR | MMMX |
| City | Fort Cavazos (Killeen) | Mexico City |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 910 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.100000, -97.700000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Fort Cavazos (Killeen) (HLR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport (HLR) in Fort Cavazos (Killeen), United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,304 kilometers (810 miles / 704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 186°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 08:28 in Fort Cavazos (Killeen), it's 08:28 in Mexico City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,406 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Cavazos (Killeen) (HLR) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport (HLR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.