ABQ to MCI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 1,154 km (717 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MCI to ABQ).
How far is it from Albuquerque to Kansas City?
The great-circle distance between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 1,154 km (717 mi, 623 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABQ to MCI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCI is roughly northeast of ABQ.
How is the ABQ to MCI route written in code?
The pair is written ABQ-MCI in IATA codes and KABQ-KMCI in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ (KABQ), Kansas City International Airport is MCI (KMCI).
| ABQ | MCI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | Kansas City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KABQ | KMCI |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 1,026 ft |
| Rank by connections | #362 | #216 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCI sits 4,329 ft (1,319 m) lower than ABQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABQ to MCI
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Albuquerque from Kansas City?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are 1,154 km (717 mi, 623 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABQ to MCI?
A typical nonstop flight between ABQ and MCI takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCI from ABQ?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) lies roughly northeast of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Which airlines fly ABQ to MCI?
1 airline appear on the ABQ-MCI route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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