MEX to SAT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,124 km (699 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SAT to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to San Antonio?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,124 km (699 mi, 607 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 SAT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAT is roughly north of MEX.
How is the MEX to SAT route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-SAT in IATA codes and MMMX-KSAT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), San Antonio International Airport is SAT (KSAT).
| MEX | SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | San Antonio International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | KSAT |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 809 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #238 |
MMMX starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KSAT starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAT sits 6,507 ft (1,983 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to SAT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| FL | AirTran Airways | TRS | Citrus | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM.
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 San Antonio?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are 1,124 km (699 mi, 607 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to SAT?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and SAT takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAT from MEX?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) lies roughly north of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to SAT?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-SAT route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways.
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