JFK to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 3,365 km (2,091 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 3,365 km (2,091 mi, 1,817 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 JFK to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly southwest of JFK.
How is the JFK to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-MEX in IATA codes and KJFK-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| JFK | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #50 |
KJFK 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 7,303 ft (2,226 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
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 New York from Mexico City?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 3,365 km (2,091 mi, 1,817 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and MEX takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from JFK?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly southwest of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to MEX?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-MEX route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Delta Air Lines.
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