MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,824 km
1,133 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
1,824 km
1,133 mi / 985 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SAD
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code MEX SAD
ICAO Code MMMX KSAD
City Mexico City Safford
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Phoenix
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.850000, -109.640000

Mexico City (MEX) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 1,824 kilometers (1,133 miles / 985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 07:11 in Mexico City, it's 06:11 in Safford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,138 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional 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 Safford (SAD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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