MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,042 km
1,269 miles
MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
Distance
2,042 km
1,269 mi / 1,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MSL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA Code MEX MSL
ICAO Code MMMX KMSL
City Mexico City Muscle Shoals
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Chicago
Elevation 7,316 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.750000, -87.610000

Mexico City (MEX) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 2,042 kilometers (1,269 miles / 1,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 06:06 in Mexico City, it's 06:06 in Muscle Shoals.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,766 feet between the two airports. Northwest Alabama Regional 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 Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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