DEN to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,333 km (1,450 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,333 km (1,450 mi, 1,260 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 DEN to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly south of DEN.
How is the DEN to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-MEX in IATA codes and KDEN-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| DEN | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #50 |
KDEN 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 1,885 ft (575 m) higher than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | 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 Denver from Mexico City?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 2,333 km (1,450 mi, 1,260 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and MEX takes about 3h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from DEN?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly south of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to MEX?
2 airlines appear on the DEN-MEX route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Volaris.
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