MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,325 km
1,445 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
2,325 km
1,445 mi / 1,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SYP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code MEX SYP
ICAO Code MMMX MPSA
City Mexico City Santiago
Country Mexico Panama
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Panama
Elevation 7,316 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 8.090000, -80.950000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 2,325 kilometers (1,445 miles / 1,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Mexico City, it's 12:45 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,044 feet between the two airports. Ruben Cantu 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 Santiago (SYP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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