Airport Comparison
| MCR | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Melchor de Mencos Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | MCR | MEX |
| ICAO Code | MGMM | MMMX |
| City | Melchor de Mencos | Mexico City |
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 4,670 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 17.070000, -89.150000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 1,080 kilometers (671 miles / 583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
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 Guatemala with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Melchor de Mencos, it's 22:40 in Mexico City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,646 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Melchor de Mencos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) follows a heading of 103° (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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.