MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,781 km
1,107 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
1,781 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UPL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code MEX UPL
ICAO Code MMMX MRUP
City Mexico City Upala
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,316 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 10.890000, -85.020000

Mexico City (MEX) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 1,781 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Mexico City, it's 15:59 in Upala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,132 feet between the two airports. Upala 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 Upala (UPL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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