MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,269 km
2,031 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
3,269 km
2,031 mi / 1,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX PTZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code MEX PTZ
ICAO Code MMMX SESM
City Mexico City Shell Mera
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 3,269 kilometers (2,031 miles / 1,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Mexico City, it's 01:02 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,851 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas 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 Shell Mera (PTZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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