Question 1

What is the flight distance between Mexico City (MEX) and Los Angeles (LAX)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2,500 km (1,350 nautical miles / 1,553 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from MEX to LAX?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from MEX to LAX is approximately 3h 42m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from MEX to LAX?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 2,500 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 2,502 km (+2 km (+0.1%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from MEX to LAX?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from MEX toward LAX is 314° NW.