MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,496 km
4,658 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
7,496 km
4,658 mi / 4,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QCN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code MEX QCN
ICAO Code MMMX SSCN
City Mexico City Canela
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Mexico City (MEX) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 7,496 kilometers (4,658 miles / 4,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Brazil. 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 05:23 in Mexico City, it's 08:23 in Canela. 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 4,593 feet between the two airports. Canela 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 Canela (QCN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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