MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,471 km
914 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
1,471 km
914 mi / 794 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MSY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code MEX MSY
ICAO Code MMMX KMSY
City Mexico City New Orleans
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Chicago
Elevation 7,316 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 29.990000, -90.260000

Mexico City (MEX) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,471 kilometers (914 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Mexico City, it's 17:43 in New Orleans.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,312 feet between the two airports. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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