MEX to ZLO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) is 577 km (358 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (ZLO to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Manzanillo?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) is 577 km (358 mi, 312 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 ZLO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZLO is roughly west of MEX.
How is the MEX to ZLO route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-ZLO in IATA codes and MMMX-MMZO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Playa de Oro International Airport is ZLO (MMZO).
| MEX | ZLO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Playa de Oro International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | MMZO |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #1143 |
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.
ZLO sits 7,286 ft (2,221 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to ZLO
2 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 |
| VW | Aeromar | TAO | Trans-Aeromar | 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 Manzanillo?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) are 577 km (358 mi, 312 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to ZLO?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and ZLO takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZLO from MEX?
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) lies roughly west of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to ZLO?
2 airlines appear on the MEX-ZLO route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Aeromar.
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