The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 3,115 kilometers (1,936 miles / 1,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 11:30 in Mexico City, it's 12:30 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,333 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.