MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,012 km
1,872 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
3,012 km
1,872 mi / 1,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

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MEX SQL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code MEX SQL
ICAO Code MMMX KSQL
City Mexico City San Carlos
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.510000, -122.250000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 3,012 kilometers (1,872 miles / 1,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 02:26 in Mexico City, it's 00:26 in San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,311 feet between the two airports. San Carlos 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 125° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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