MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,768 km
4,206 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
6,768 km
4,206 mi / 3,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QHN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code MEX QHN
ICAO Code MMMX SWTY
City Mexico City Taguatinga
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Araguaina
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 6,768 kilometers (4,206 miles / 3,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 15:44 in Mexico City, it's 18:44 in Taguatinga. 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 5,357 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga 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 Taguatinga (QHN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 301° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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