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.