Flights to Mexico City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,966 ft, MEX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 7,316 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Mexico City
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City to Houston | United States | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Mexico City to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 184 km (115 mi) | about 59 min |
| Mexico City to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 326 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Mexico City to San Antonio | United States | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Mexico City to Zapopan | Mexico | 468 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mexico City to Guadalajara | Mexico | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mexico City to Mérida | Mexico | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mexico City to Monterrey | Mexico | 706 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Mexico City to Fort Worth | United States | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Mexico City to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Mexico City to Austin | United States | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Mexico City to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,243 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Mexico City to Cancún | Mexico | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Mexico City to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,401 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mexico City to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Mexico City to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Mexico City to Morelia | Mexico | 218 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Mexico City to Torreón | Mexico | 810 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Mexico City to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 358 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Mexico City to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 427 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Mexico City to Saltillo | Mexico | 693 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Mexico City to Guadalupe | Mexico | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Mexico City to Shanghai | China | 12,910 km (8,022 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Mexico City to Chongqing | China | 13,912 km (8,644 mi) | about 18 h 35 min |
| Mexico City to Chengdu | China | 13,918 km (8,648 mi) | about 18 h 36 min |
| Mexico City to Guangzhou | China | 14,122 km (8,775 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Mexico City to Shenzhen | China | 14,118 km (8,772 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Mexico City to Lagos | Nigeria | 11,069 km (6,878 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Mexico City to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,625 km (9,709 mi) | about 20 h 47 min |
| Mexico City to Wuhan | China | 13,407 km (8,331 mi) | about 17 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Mexico City?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, NLU, TLC, PBC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MEX from Mexico City city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mexico City on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.