CLQ to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 473 km (294 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to CLQ).
How far is it from Colima to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 473 km (294 mi, 255 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 CLQ to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly east of CLQ.
How is the CLQ to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written CLQ-MEX in IATA codes and MMIA-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport is CLQ (MMIA), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| CLQ | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMIA | MMMX |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 2,467 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1883 | #50 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEX sits 4,849 ft (1,478 m) higher than CLQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLQ to MEX
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| VW | Aeromar | TAO | Trans-Aeromar | Active |
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 Colima from Mexico City?
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 473 km (294 mi, 255 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLQ to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between CLQ and MEX takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from CLQ?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly east of Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ).
Which airlines fly CLQ to MEX?
2 airlines appear on the CLQ-MEX route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Aeromar.
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