GLS
Galveston
United States
1,173 km
729 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,173 km
729 mi / 633 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GLS MEX
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GLS MEX
ICAO Code KGLS MMMX
City Galveston Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 19.440000, -99.070000

Galveston (GLS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,173 kilometers (729 miles / 633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 07:12 in Galveston, it's 07:12 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,310 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Scholes International At Galveston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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