MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,092 km
1,921 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
3,092 km
1,921 mi / 1,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX YQS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEX YQS
ICAO Code MMMX CYQS
City Mexico City St Thomas
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Toronto
Elevation 7,316 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.770000, -81.110000

Mexico City (MEX) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 3,092 kilometers (1,921 miles / 1,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Mexico City, it's 02:11 in St Thomas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,538 feet between the two airports. St Thomas Municipal 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 St Thomas (YQS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 219° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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