The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Mexico City, it's 23:26 in Mazatlan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,278 feet between the two airports. General Rafael Buelna 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 Mazatlan (MZT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 118° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.