MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,113 km
1,934 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
3,113 km
1,934 mi / 1,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SNC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code MEX SNC
ICAO Code MMMX SESA
City Mexico City Salinas
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,316 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Mexico City (MEX) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 3,113 kilometers (1,934 miles / 1,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 19:07 in Mexico City, it's 20:07 in Salinas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,298 feet between the two airports. General Ulpiano Paez 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 Salinas (SNC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 321° (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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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