MEX to PXM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) is 448 km (278 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PXM to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) is 448 km (278 mi, 242 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 PXM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PXM is roughly southeast of MEX.
How is the MEX to PXM route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-PXM in IATA codes and MMMX-MMPS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Puerto Escondido International Airport is PXM (MMPS).
| MEX | PXM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Puerto Escondido International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MMPS |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 294 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #1884 |
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.
PXM sits 7,022 ft (2,140 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to PXM
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| VW | Aeromar | TAO | Trans-Aeromar | 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 Puerto Escondido?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) are 448 km (278 mi, 242 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to PXM?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and PXM takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PXM from MEX?
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) lies roughly southeast of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to PXM?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-PXM route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Aeromar, Birmingham European.
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