MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,425 km
885 miles
OPL
Opelousas
United States
Distance
1,425 km
885 mi / 769 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX OPL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport St Landry Parish Airport
IATA Code MEX OPL
ICAO Code MMMX KOPL
City Mexico City Opelousas
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Chicago
Elevation 7,316 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.600000, -92.100000

Mexico City (MEX) to Opelousas (OPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) in Opelousas, United States is 1,425 kilometers (885 miles / 769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 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 11:23 in Mexico City, it's 11:23 in Opelousas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,242 feet between the two airports. St Landry Parish 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 Opelousas (OPL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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