MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,789 km
1,112 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
1,789 km
1,112 mi / 966 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NCR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code MEX NCR
ICAO Code MMMX MNSC
City Mexico City San Carlos
Country Mexico Nicaragua
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Managua
Elevation 7,316 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.130000, -84.770000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 1,789 kilometers (1,112 miles / 966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Mexico City, it's 13:55 in San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,225 feet between the two airports. San Carlos 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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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