GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
3,740 km
2,324 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,740 km
2,324 mi / 2,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRF MEX
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GRF MEX
ICAO Code KGRF MMMX
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 301 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,740 kilometers (2,324 miles / 2,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 11:59 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 13:59 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,015 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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