MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,497 km
1,551 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
2,497 km
1,551 mi / 1,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NBW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code MEX NBW
ICAO Code MMMX MUGM
City Mexico City Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Mexico Cuba
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Havana
Elevation 7,316 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.910000, -75.210000

Mexico City (MEX) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 2,497 kilometers (1,551 miles / 1,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Mexico City, it's 12:50 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,260 feet between the two airports. Leeward Point 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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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