ING
El Calafate
Argentina
8,194 km
5,091 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,194 km
5,091 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ING MEX
Airport Name Lago Argentino Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ING MEX
ICAO Code SAWA MMMX
City El Calafate Mexico City
Country Argentina Mexico
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 732 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -50.340000, -72.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

El Calafate (ING) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,194 kilometers (5,091 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Argentina 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 16:36 in El Calafate, it's 13:36 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 6,584 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lago Argentino Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to El Calafate (ING) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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