MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,176 km
731 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
1,176 km
731 mi / 635 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PCO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code MEX PCO
ICAO Code MMMX MMPL
City Mexico City La Ribera
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Mazatlan
Elevation 7,316 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 23.580000, -109.540000

Mexico City (MEX) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 1,176 kilometers (731 miles / 635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Mexico City, it's 15:30 in La Ribera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,261 feet between the two airports. Punta Colorada 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 La Ribera (PCO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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