MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,024 km
1,879 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
3,024 km
1,879 mi / 1,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX OAK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code MEX OAK
ICAO Code MMMX KOAK
City Mexico City Oakland
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.720000, -122.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 3,024 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 12:34 in Mexico City, it's 10:34 in Oakland.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,307 feet between the two airports. Metro Oakland 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 Oakland (OAK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 126° (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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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