BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
3,111 km
1,933 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,111 km
1,933 mi / 1,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGA MEX
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BGA MEX
ICAO Code SKBG MMMX
City Bucaramanga Mexico City
Country Colombia Mexico
Timezone America/Bogota America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,897 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,111 kilometers (1,933 miles / 1,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Colombia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:51 in Bucaramanga, it's 00:51 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,419 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Palonegro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 113° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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