MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,583 km
1,605 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
2,583 km
1,605 mi / 1,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ZSA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code MEX ZSA
ICAO Code MMMX MYSM
City Mexico City San Salvador
Country Mexico Bahamas
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Nassau
Elevation 7,316 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 24.060000, -74.520000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 2,583 kilometers (1,605 miles / 1,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Bahamas. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Mexico City, it's 08:38 in San Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,292 feet between the two airports. San Salvador 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 Salvador (ZSA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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