The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,471 kilometers (914 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 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 23:04 in Mexico City, it's 00:04 in New Orleans.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,312 feet between the two airports. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 219° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.