CLD
Carlsbad
United States
2,362 km
1,468 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,362 km
1,468 mi / 1,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CLD MEX
Airport Name Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CLD MEX
ICAO Code KCRQ MMMX
City Carlsbad Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 331 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, -117.280000 19.440000, -99.070000

Carlsbad (CLD) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,362 kilometers (1,468 miles / 1,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 08:10 in Carlsbad, it's 10:10 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,986 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Carlsbad (CLD) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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