MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,428 km
1,509 miles
NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
Distance
2,428 km
1,509 mi / 1,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NBL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport San Blas Airport
IATA Code MEX NBL
ICAO Code MMMX MPWN
City Mexico City Wannukandi
Country Mexico Panama
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Panama
Elevation 7,316 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.450000, -78.980000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wannukandi (NBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama is 2,428 kilometers (1,509 miles / 1,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Mexico City, it's 00:35 in Wannukandi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,299 feet between the two airports. San Blas 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 Wannukandi (NBL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 San Blas Airport (NBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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