LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
1,359 km
844 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
1,359 km
844 mi / 734 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LCE MEX
Airport Name Goloson International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LCE MEX
ICAO Code MHLC MMMX
City La Ceiba Mexico City
Country Honduras Mexico
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 49 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 15.740000, -86.850000 19.440000, -99.070000

La Ceiba (LCE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,359 kilometers (844 miles / 734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Honduras with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in La Ceiba, it's 20:03 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,267 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Goloson International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to La Ceiba (LCE) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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