Aguascalientes to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 427 km (265 mi) south-east of Aguascalientes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Aguascalientes | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 722,250 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | AGU, 21 km out | MEX, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Aguascalientes?
427 km (265 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Aguascalientes.
How long does it take to get from Aguascalientes to Mexico City by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aguascalientes and Mexico City?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aguascalientes to Mexico City flights?
Typically Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.