LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
3,178 km
1,975 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
3,178 km
1,975 mi / 1,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LTX MEX
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LTX MEX
ICAO Code SELT MMMX
City Latacunga Mexico City
Country Ecuador Mexico
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Mexico_City
Elevation 9,205 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 19.440000, -99.070000

Latacunga (LTX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 3,178 kilometers (1,975 miles / 1,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Ecuador with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Latacunga, it's 02:57 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,889 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 133° (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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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