MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,740 km
2,324 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
3,740 km
2,324 mi / 2,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
331°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MEX TCM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code MEX TCM
ICAO Code MMMX KTCM
City Mexico City Tacoma
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 47.140000, -122.480000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 3,740 kilometers (2,324 miles / 2,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 16:29 in Mexico City, it's 15:29 in Tacoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,994 feet between the two airports. Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) 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 Tacoma (TCM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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