DFW to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,510 km (938 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,510 km (938 mi, 816 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 DFW to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 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 DFW.
How is the DFW to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-MEX in IATA codes and KDFW-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| DFW | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #50 |
KDFW 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 6,709 ft (2,045 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to MEX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM, BA.
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 Dallas-Fort Worth from Mexico City?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 1,510 km (938 mi, 816 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and MEX takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from DFW?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly south of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to MEX?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-MEX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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