MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,879 km
1,167 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
1,879 km
1,167 mi / 1,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NQX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code MEX NQX
ICAO Code MMMX KNQX
City Mexico City Key West
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 24.570000, -81.690000

Mexico City (MEX) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 1,879 kilometers (1,167 miles / 1,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Mexico City, it's 02:44 in Key West.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,310 feet between the two airports. Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) 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 Key West (NQX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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