Detroit to Mexico City - 1,822 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,822	+1,093	2,915 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,822	+1,093	2,915 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,822	+911	2,733 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,822	+911	2,733 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,822	+1,822	3,644 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,822	+911	2,733 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Detroit and Mexico City follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to MEX route connects Detroit, United States with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 1,822 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 215° from Detroit. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 1,822 miles (2,933 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to MEX typically take around 3h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,822 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Detroit (DTW) to Mexico City (MEX)