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Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK) shipping route.

3,534 km by air, about 5 h 12 min in transit.

Distance3,534 km3,365 km straight line
Transit time5 h 12 min800 km/h block speed
FromMEXMexico
ToJFKUnited States

Air Distance Between Airports: Mexico City (MEX) and New York (JFK)

Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.

Mexico City (MEX)AirNew York (JFK)

Air freight transit time

MeasureValue
Airport to Airport Distance3,534 km (2,196 mi)
Straight line3,365 km
Flight time5 h 12 min
Assumption800 km/h block speed

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About the Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK) shipping route by air

The air shipping route from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3,534 km (1,908 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 3,365 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.

Flight time is about 5 h 12 min 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 JFK 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 New York 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, New York (JFK) is the 13th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Mexico City: Toronto (3,409 km), Bogota (3,317 km) and Chicago (2,855 km).

FAQ

What is the flight distance from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)?

3,534 km along the flight path (3,365 km great circle).

What is the flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)?

About 5 h 12 min 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 New York (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX) has its own page with the same distance and route.

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