MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,263 km
785 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
1,263 km
785 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SAP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code MEX SAP
ICAO Code MMMX MHLM
City Mexico City La Mesa
Country Mexico Honduras
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 7,316 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 15.450000, -87.920000

Mexico City (MEX) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 1,263 kilometers (785 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Honduras. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Mexico City, it's 08:23 in La Mesa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,225 feet between the two airports. Ramon Villeda Morales International 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 La Mesa (SAP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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