MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,953 km
1,835 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
2,953 km
1,835 mi / 1,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TVL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code MEX TVL
ICAO Code MMMX KTVL
City Mexico City South Lake Tahoe
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 38.890000, -120.000000

Mexico City (MEX) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 2,953 kilometers (1,835 miles / 1,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:32 in Mexico City, it's 02:32 in South Lake Tahoe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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