MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
452 km
281 miles
WIX
Tuxpan Airport
Mexico
Distance
452 km
281 mi / 244 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX WIX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tuxpan Airport
IATA Code MEX WIX
ICAO Code MMMX MMTX
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,019 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.580000, -103.380000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 452 kilometers (281 miles / 244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Mexico City, it's 10:03 in Tuxpan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,297 feet between the two airports. Tuxpan 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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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