Airport Comparison
| MEX | REX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | General Lucio Blanco International Airport |
| IATA Code | MEX | REX |
| ICAO Code | MMMX | MMRX |
| City | Mexico City | Reynosa |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 139 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.440000, -99.070000 | 26.010000, -98.230000 |
Mexico City (MEX) to Reynosa (REX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) in Reynosa, Mexico is 736 kilometers (457 miles / 397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 7°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Mexico City, it's 06:31 in Reynosa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,177 feet between the two airports. General Lucio Blanco International 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 Reynosa (REX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.