MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,657 km
3,515 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
5,657 km
3,515 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX POI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code MEX POI
ICAO Code MMMX SLPO
City Mexico City Potosi
Country Mexico Bolivia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/La_Paz
Elevation 7,316 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 5,657 kilometers (3,515 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Mexico City, it's 02:58 in Potosi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,597 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 318° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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