MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
4,138 km
2,571 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
4,138 km
2,571 mi / 2,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX TUV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code MEX TUV
ICAO Code MMMX SVTC
City Mexico City Tucupita
Country Mexico Venezuela
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Caracas
Elevation 7,316 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.090000, -62.090000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 4,138 kilometers (2,571 miles / 2,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Venezuela. 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 21:42 in Mexico City, it's 23:42 in Tucupita.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,300 feet between the two airports. Tucupita 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 Tucupita (TUV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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