Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)

Airport facts

IATA code: MEX
ICAO code: MMMX
City: Mexico City
Region / province: Ciudad de México
Country / territory: Mexico
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W
Elevation: 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
Time zone: America/Mexico City (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,952 m (12,966 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
05L/23R	3,952 m12,966 ft	45 m	Asphalt	Yes
05R/23L	3,900 m12,795 ft	45 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
15,070 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
14,746 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,627 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	MEXICO APP	121.200 MHz
Arrival ARR	MEXICO ARR	129.600 MHz
ATIS	—	127.650 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	MEXICO CLNC DEL	122.100 MHz
Departure DEP	MEXICO DEP	120.500 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.000 MHz
Radio RDO	MEXICO INFO	126.900 MHz
Tower TWR	MEXICO TWR	118.550 MHz

Air freight to and from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mexico City through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in Mexico

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Felipe Ángeles International Airport	NLU	Mexico City	35 km
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Toluca	53 km
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Puebla	80 km
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport	QRO	Querétaro	176 km
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport	MLM	Morelia	210 km
General Heriberto Jara International Airport	VER	Veracruz	304 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?

The IATA code of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX and its ICAO code is MMMX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport located?

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is in Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico, at coordinates 19.4358° N, 99.0703° W and an elevation of 2,230 m (7,316 ft).

How far is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,627 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 14,746 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,070 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h.

How long is the runway at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?

The longest runway at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is 3,952 m (12,966 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.