JFK
New York
United States
3,768 km
2,342 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
3,768 km
2,342 mi / 2,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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JFK MXL
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code JFK MXL
ICAO Code KJFK MMML
City New York Mexicali
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Tijuana
Elevation 13 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 32.630000, -115.240000

New York (JFK) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 3,768 kilometers (2,342 miles / 2,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 04:11 in New York, it's 01:11 in Mexicali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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