MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,782 km
2,350 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
3,782 km
2,350 mi / 2,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SHN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code MEX SHN
ICAO Code MMMX KSHN
City Mexico City Shelton
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 47.230000, -123.150000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 3,782 kilometers (2,350 miles / 2,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 04:13 in Mexico City, it's 02:13 in Shelton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,043 feet between the two airports. Sanderson 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 Shelton (SHN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 137° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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