ATL
Atlanta
United States
2,143 km
1,332 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,143 km
1,332 mi / 1,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ATL MEX
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ATL MEX
ICAO Code KATL MMMX
City Atlanta Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,026 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 19.440000, -99.070000

Atlanta (ATL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,143 kilometers (1,332 miles / 1,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Atlanta, it's 23:57 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,290 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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