MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,027 km
1,881 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
3,027 km
1,881 mi / 1,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NHK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code MEX NHK
ICAO Code MMMX KNHK
City Mexico City Patuxent River
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 38.290000, -76.410000

Mexico City (MEX) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 3,027 kilometers (1,881 miles / 1,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 14:14 in Mexico City, it's 15:14 in Patuxent River.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,277 feet between the two airports. Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) 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 Patuxent River (NHK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 233° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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