MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
36 km
22 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
36 km
22 mi / 19 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEX NLU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code MEX NLU
ICAO Code MMMX MMSM
City Mexico City Reyes Acozac
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.760000, -99.020000

Mexico City (MEX) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 36 kilometers (22 miles / 19 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 04:58 in Mexico City, it's 04:58 in Reyes Acozac.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,316 feet between the two airports. Santa Lucia Air Force Base 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 188° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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