LAP
La Paz
Mexico
1,274 km
792 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,274 km
792 mi / 688 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAP MEX
Airport Name Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LAP MEX
ICAO Code MMLP MMMX
City La Paz Mexico City
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 69 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 24.070000, -110.360000 19.440000, -99.070000

La Paz (LAP) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,274 kilometers (792 miles / 688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in La Paz, it's 07:53 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,247 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz (LAP) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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