MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,546 km
4,068 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
6,546 km
4,068 mi / 3,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UAQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code MEX UAQ
ICAO Code MMMX SANU
City Mexico City San Juan
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 6,546 kilometers (4,068 miles / 3,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 09:32 in Mexico City, it's 12:32 in San Juan. 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 5,358 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento 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 Juan (UAQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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