MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
996 km
619 miles
MID
Merida
Mexico
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MID
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport
IATA Code MEX MID
ICAO Code MMMX MMMD
City Mexico City Merida
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Merida
Elevation 7,316 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 20.940000, -89.660000

Mexico City (MEX) to Merida (MID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Mexico City, it's 15:48 in Merida.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,278 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MID) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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