MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,751 km
2,331 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
3,751 km
2,331 mi / 2,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SFM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code MEX SFM
ICAO Code MMMX KSFM
City Mexico City Sanford
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 43.390000, -70.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 3,751 kilometers (2,331 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 10:35 in Mexico City, it's 11:35 in Sanford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,072 feet between the two airports. Sanford Seacoast 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 Sanford (SFM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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