MEX to SJD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 1,178 km (732 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SJD to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to San José del Cabo?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 1,178 km (732 mi, 636 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 SJD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJD is roughly west of MEX.
How is the MEX to SJD route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-SJD in IATA codes and MMMX-MMSD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Los Cabos International Airport is SJD (MMSD).
| MEX | SJD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Los Cabos International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MMSD |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #309 |
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.
SJD sits 6,942 ft (2,116 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to SJD
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 |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | 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 San José del Cabo?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are 1,178 km (732 mi, 636 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to SJD?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and SJD takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJD from MEX?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) lies roughly west of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to SJD?
3 airlines appear on the MEX-SJD route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Volaris.
Related routes
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