MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,316 km
3,925 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
6,316 km
3,925 mi / 3,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TUC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code MEX TUC
ICAO Code MMMX SANT
City Mexico City San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 6,316 kilometers (3,925 miles / 3,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 18:44 in Mexico City, it's 21:44 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 5,823 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo 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 Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 321° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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