MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,241 km
4,500 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
7,241 km
4,500 mi / 3,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QAC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code MEX QAC
ICAO Code MMMX SSQT
City Mexico City Castro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Mexico City (MEX) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 7,241 kilometers (4,500 miles / 3,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Brazil. 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 07:13 in Mexico City, it's 10:13 in Castro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,002 feet between the two airports. Castro 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 Castro (QAC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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