MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,326 km
2,067 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
3,326 km
2,067 mi / 1,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TQS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code MEX TQS
ICAO Code MMMX SKTQ
City Mexico City Tres Esquinas
Country Mexico Colombia
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bogota
Elevation 7,316 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 0.750000, -75.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 3,326 kilometers (2,067 miles / 1,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 18:22 in Mexico City, it's 19:22 in Tres Esquinas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,731 feet between the two airports. Tres Esquinas Air Base 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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