FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
8,194 km
5,091 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,194 km
5,091 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

FTE MEX
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FTE MEX
ICAO Code SAWC MMMX
City El Calafate Mexico City
Country Argentina Mexico
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 669 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 19.440000, -99.070000

El Calafate (FTE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,194 kilometers (5,091 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Argentina 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 13:46 in El Calafate, it's 10:46 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 6,647 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than El Calafate Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 162° (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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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