MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,121 km
3,803 miles
SLA
Salta
Argentina
Distance
6,121 km
3,803 mi / 3,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SLA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
IATA Code MEX SLA
ICAO Code MMMX SASA
City Mexico City Salta
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,088 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -24.860000, -65.490000

Mexico City (MEX) to Salta (SLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta, Argentina is 6,121 kilometers (3,803 miles / 3,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Mexico City, it's 13:20 in Salta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,228 feet between the two airports. Martin Miguel De Guemes 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 Salta (SLA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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