ISP
New York
United States
3,421 km
2,126 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,421 km
2,126 mi / 1,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ISP MEX
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ISP MEX
ICAO Code KISP MMMX
City New York Mexico City
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 99 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 19.440000, -99.070000

New York (ISP) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,421 kilometers (2,126 miles / 1,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 03:23 in New York, it's 02:23 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,217 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Long Island Mac Arthur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (ISP) follows a heading of 40° (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 Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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