IQQ
Iquique
Chile
5,446 km
3,384 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
5,446 km
3,384 mi / 2,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IQQ MEX
Airport Name Diego Aracena Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IQQ MEX
ICAO Code SCDA MMMX
City Iquique Mexico City
Country Chile Mexico
Timezone America/Santiago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 155 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -20.540000, -70.180000 19.440000, -99.070000

Iquique (IQQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 5,446 kilometers (3,384 miles / 2,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Chile 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 15:56 in Iquique, it's 12:56 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 7,161 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Diego Aracena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 143° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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