MEX to MZT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) is 853 km (530 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MZT to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Mazatlàn?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) is 853 km (530 mi, 460 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 MEX to MZT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MZT is roughly northwest of MEX.
How is the MEX to MZT route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-MZT in IATA codes and MMMX-MMMZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), General Rafael Buelna International Airport is MZT (MMMZ).
| MEX | MZT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | General Rafael Buelna International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MMMZ |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 38 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #710 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MZT sits 7,278 ft (2,218 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to MZT
4 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 |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
| VB | Birmingham European | - | - | No longer operating |
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 Mexico City from Mazatlàn?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) are 853 km (530 mi, 460 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to MZT?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and MZT takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MZT from MEX?
General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) lies roughly northwest of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to MZT?
4 airlines appear on the MEX-MZT route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Volaris.
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