HOB
Hobbs
United States
1,530 km
951 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,530 km
951 mi / 826 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HOB MEX
Airport Name Lea County Regional Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HOB MEX
ICAO Code KHOB MMMX
City Hobbs Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Denver America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,661 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 32.690000, -103.220000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hobbs (HOB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,530 kilometers (951 miles / 826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 12:06 in Hobbs, it's 13:06 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,655 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lea County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hobbs (HOB) follows a heading of 345° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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