MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,060 km
1,901 miles
MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
Distance
3,060 km
1,901 mi / 1,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MQU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Jose Celestino Mutis Airport
IATA Code MEX MQU
ICAO Code MMMX SKQU
City Mexico City Mariquita
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bogota
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,531 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 5.210000, -74.880000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mariquita (MQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia is 3,060 kilometers (1,901 miles / 1,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Mexico City, it's 11:19 in Mariquita.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,785 feet between the two airports. Jose Celestino Mutis Airport 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 Mariquita (MQU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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