MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,752 km
4,196 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
6,752 km
4,196 mi / 3,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PQS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code MEX PQS
ICAO Code MMMX K0AK
City Mexico City Pilot Station
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Nome
Elevation 7,316 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 61.960000, -162.940000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 6,752 kilometers (4,196 miles / 3,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:47 in Mexico City, it's 10:47 in Pilot Station. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,843 feet between the two airports. Pilot Station 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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 104° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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