MCO to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,060 km (1,280 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to MCO).
How far is it from Orlando to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 2,060 km (1,280 mi, 1,112 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 MCO to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly southwest of MCO.
How is the MCO to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written MCO-MEX in IATA codes and KMCO-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| MCO | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Orlando International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMCO | MMMX |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #52 | #50 |
KMCO 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 7,220 ft (2,201 m) higher than MCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCO 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 |
| 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 Orlando from Mexico City?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 2,060 km (1,280 mi, 1,112 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCO to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between MCO and MEX takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from MCO?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly southwest of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Which airlines fly MCO to MEX?
3 airlines appear on the MCO-MEX route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Delta Air Lines, Volaris.
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