MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,660 km
1,653 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
2,660 km
1,653 mi / 1,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MIT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code MEX MIT
ICAO Code MMMX KMIT
City Mexico City Shafter
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 35.510000, -119.190000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 2,660 kilometers (1,653 miles / 1,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Mexico City, it's 05:33 in Shafter.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,891 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 127° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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