Mexico
United StatesMexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
2,625 km by air, about 4 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Mexico City (MEX) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Mexico City (MEX)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 2,625 km (1,631 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,500 km |
| Flight time | 4 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Mexico City to Los Angeles by air: flight distance 2,625 km, heading north west from Mexico to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 2,500 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 4 h at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MEX to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Mexico City to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Mexico into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Mexico City (MEX) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 8th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Mexico City: Louisville (2,571 km), Ontario (California) (2,570 km) and Atlanta (2,251 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
2,625 km along the flight path (2,500 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 4 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH)1,293 km
- Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas (DFW)1,586 km
- Mexico City (MEX) to Memphis (MEM)2,050 km
- Mexico City (MEX) to Miami (MIA)2,153 km
- Mexico City (MEX) to Atlanta (ATL)2,251 km
- Mexico City (MEX) to Ontario (California) (ONT)2,570 km
Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX)1,828 km- Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,082 km
- Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,326 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,730 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,942 km
- Louisville (SDF) to Los Angeles (LAX)3,107 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.