MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,319 km
1,441 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
2,319 km
1,441 mi / 1,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SEE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code MEX SEE
ICAO Code MMMX KSEE
City Mexico City San Diego/El Cajon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.830000, -116.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 2,319 kilometers (1,441 miles / 1,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 13:18 in Mexico City, it's 11:18 in San Diego/El Cajon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,929 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field 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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 126° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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