IAD to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 3,002 km (1,865 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to IAD).
How far is it from Dulles to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 3,002 km (1,865 mi, 1,621 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 IAD to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly southwest of IAD.
How is the IAD to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written IAD-MEX in IATA codes and KIAD-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| IAD | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KIAD | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #72 | #50 |
KIAD 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 7,004 ft (2,135 m) higher than IAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Dulles from Mexico City?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 3,002 km (1,865 mi, 1,621 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAD to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between IAD and MEX takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from IAD?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly southwest of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines fly IAD to MEX?
3 airlines appear on the IAD-MEX route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
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