MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,213 km
4,482 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
7,213 km
4,482 mi / 3,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QSC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code MEX QSC
ICAO Code MMMX SDSC
City Mexico City Sao Carlos
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 7,213 kilometers (4,482 miles / 3,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 06:38 in Mexico City, it's 09:38 in Sao Carlos. 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 4,667 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos (QSC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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