CLT to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,499 km (1,552 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,499 km (1,552 mi, 1,349 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 CLT to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly southwest of CLT.
How is the CLT to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-MEX in IATA codes and KCLT-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| CLT | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #50 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MMMX starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEX sits 6,568 ft (2,002 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Charlotte from Mexico City?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 2,499 km (1,552 mi, 1,349 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and MEX takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from CLT?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly southwest of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to MEX?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-MEX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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