MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,924 km
1,817 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
2,924 km
1,817 mi / 1,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX YIP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code MEX YIP
ICAO Code MMMX KYIP
City Mexico City Detroit
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.200000, -83.500000

Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 2,924 kilometers (1,817 miles / 1,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 13:53 in Mexico City, it's 14:53 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,600 feet between the two airports. Willow Run 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 Detroit (YIP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 215° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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