MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,402 km
2,114 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
3,402 km
2,114 mi / 1,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SWF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code MEX SWF
ICAO Code MMMX KSWF
City Mexico City New York
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 491 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 41.500000, -74.100000

Mexico City (MEX) to New York (SWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 3,402 kilometers (2,114 miles / 1,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:21 in Mexico City, it's 15:21 in New York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,825 feet between the two airports. New York Stewart 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 New York (SWF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). 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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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