MEX to REX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) is 736 km (457 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (REX to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Reynosa?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) is 736 km (457 mi, 397 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 REX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. REX is roughly north of MEX.
How is the MEX to REX route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-REX in IATA codes and MMMX-MMRX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), General Lucio Blanco International Airport is REX (MMRX).
| MEX | REX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | General Lucio Blanco International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MMRX |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 139 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #1056 |
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.
REX sits 7,177 ft (2,188 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to REX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | 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 Reynosa?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) are 736 km (457 mi, 397 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to REX?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and REX takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is REX from MEX?
General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) lies roughly north of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to REX?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-REX route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Birmingham European.
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