MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,694 km
1,053 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
1,694 km
1,053 mi / 915 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SZJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code MEX SZJ
ICAO Code MMMX MUSN
City Mexico City Isla de la Juventud
Country Mexico Cuba
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Havana
Elevation 7,316 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 21.640000, -82.960000

Mexico City (MEX) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 1,694 kilometers (1,053 miles / 915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Mexico City, it's 11:04 in Isla de la Juventud.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,277 feet between the two airports. Siguanea 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 Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Siguanea Airport (SZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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