The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 891 kilometers (554 miles / 481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 16:48 in Mexico City, it's 16:48 in Nuevo Laredo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,832 feet between the two airports. Quetzalcoatl 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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.