ESR
El Salvador
Chile
5,990 km
3,722 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
5,990 km
3,722 mi / 3,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ESR MEX
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ESR MEX
ICAO Code SCES MMMX
City El Salvador Mexico City
Country Chile Mexico
Timezone America/Santiago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,240 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 19.440000, -99.070000

El Salvador (ESR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 5,990 kilometers (3,722 miles / 3,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 01:00 in El Salvador, it's 22:00 in Mexico City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,076 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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