MEX
Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
Mexico City · MexicoICAO MMMX
Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is an airport serving Mexico City, Mexico, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 19° 26' 10.7" N, 99° 4' 19.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet (2,230 meters) above sea level. With 94 direct destinations served by 30 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mexico_City (GMT-6).
Destinations
94
Airlines
30
Elevation ft
7,316/ 2,230m
America/Mexico City
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MEX
ICAO Code
MMMX
City
Mexico City
Country
Mexico
Elevation
7,316 ft
Local Time
10:25 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:19.4363°
Longitude:-99.0721°
Popular Routes from MEX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,330 mi | 3h 11m | medium-haul | 334 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,275 mi | 3h 5m | medium-haul | 320 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,553 mi | 3h 36m | medium-haul | 390 kg | View |
| MTY | Monterrey, Mexico | 441 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 181 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,686 mi | 3h 52m | medium-haul | 423 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 935 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 235 kg | View |
| ACA | Acapulco, Mexico | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 1,962 mi | 4h 23m | medium-haul | 493 kg | View |
| CUN | Cancun, Mexico | 799 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 328 kg | View |
| GDL | Guadalajara, Mexico | 286 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 117 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MEX
30 active airlines serving Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aeromar
VWMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Cubana de Aviación
CUCuba
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4OMexico
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
Volaris
Y4Mexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport | TLC | Toluca | Mexico | 53 km |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Puebla | Mexico | 80 km |
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Queretaro | Mexico | 175 km |
| El Lencero Airport | JAL | Jalapa | Mexico | 239 km |
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | Morelia | Mexico | 210 km |
| El Tajín National Airport | PAZ | Poza Rico | Mexico | 212 km |
| Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport | UPN | Uruapan | Mexico | 312 km |
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | Vera Cruz | Mexico | 305 km |
Other Airports in Mexico
General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
ACAAcapulco
Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport
AGUAguascalientes
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
CPECampeche
Cancún International Airport
CUNCancun
Chetumal International Airport
CTMChetumal
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
CUUChihuahua
Ciudad del Carmen International Airport
CMECiudad Del Carmen
Abraham González International Airport
CJSCiudad Juarez
Ciudad Obregón International Airport
CENCiudad Obregon
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport
CVMCiudad Victoria
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport
CLQColima
Cozumel International Airport
CZMCozumel
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 26' 10.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 99° 4' 19.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 19.436300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -99.072098
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,316 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,230 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport?
The IATA code for Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is MEX, and its ICAO code is MMMX. The airport is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
How many destinations can you fly to from MEX?
There are 94 direct destinations available from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico.
What airlines fly from MEX?
There are 30 airlines operating from MEX, including AeroMéxico, Aeromar, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, and more.
What timezone is Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport in?
Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is in the America/Mexico_City timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport?
Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet (2,230 meters) above sea level.
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