MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,816 km
1,750 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
2,816 km
1,750 mi / 1,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SMR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code MEX SMR
ICAO Code MMMX SKSM
City Mexico City Santa Marta
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bogota
Elevation 7,316 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.120000, -74.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 2,816 kilometers (1,750 miles / 1,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Colombia. 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 04:37 in Mexico City, it's 05:37 in Santa Marta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,294 feet between the two airports. Simon Bolivar 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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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