MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,388 km
1,484 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
2,388 km
1,484 mi / 1,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX STK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEX STK
ICAO Code MMMX KSTK
City Mexico City Sterling
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Denver
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 40.610000, -103.260000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 2,388 kilometers (1,484 miles / 1,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 19:19 in Mexico City, it's 18:19 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,278 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal 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 Sterling (STK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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