New York (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,091
miles
3,365
kilometers
1,817
nautical miles

🕐 4h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (233°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,091 3,346
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,091 3,346
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,091 3,137
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,091 3,137
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,091 4,182
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,091 3,137
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?

When you land in Mexico City, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to MEX route connects New York, United States with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 2,091 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 233° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the 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 John F Kennedy International Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 2,091 miles (3,365 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to MEX typically take around 4h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,091 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.