MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,000 km
1,864 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
3,000 km
1,864 mi / 1,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PAO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code MEX PAO
ICAO Code MMMX KPAO
City Mexico City Palo Alto
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.460000, -122.120000

Mexico City (MEX) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles / 1,620 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 22:59 in Mexico City, it's 20:59 in Palo Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,309 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto (PAO) 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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