BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
2,043 km
1,269 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,043 km
1,269 mi / 1,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI MEX
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BAI MEX
ICAO Code MRBA MMMX
City Punta Arenas Mexico City
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,214 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 19.440000, -99.070000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,043 kilometers (1,269 miles / 1,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Punta Arenas, it's 22:23 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,102 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Buenos Aires Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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