MEX to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,016 km (1,253 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,016 km (1,253 mi, 1,089 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly northwest of MEX.
How is the MEX to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-PHX in IATA codes and MMMX-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| MEX | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | KPHX |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #43 |
MMMX starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KPHX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHX sits 6,181 ft (1,884 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to PHX
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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Mexico City from Phoenix?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,016 km (1,253 mi, 1,089 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and PHX takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from MEX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly northwest of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Volaris.
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