BLB
Panama City
Panama
2,400 km
1,491 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,400 km
1,491 mi / 1,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BLB MEX
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BLB MEX
ICAO Code MPPA MMMX
City Panama City Mexico City
Country Panama Mexico
Timezone America/Panama America/Mexico_City
Elevation 52 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 19.440000, -99.070000

Panama City (BLB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,400 kilometers (1,491 miles / 1,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Panama City, it's 10:58 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,264 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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