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Airport Reference

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Mexico City, Mexico

IATA CodeMEX
ICAO CodeMMMX
CityMexico City
CountryMexico
Time ZoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Coordinates19.4363, -99.0721

How MEX Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, MEX shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Mexico City might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRMEX HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (MEX) tell you the flight is arriving at Mexico City International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)8,904 km / 5,533 mi≈ 10.5h nonstop
JFK (New York)3,365 km / 2,091 mi≈ 4.0h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)14,329 km / 8,903 mi≈ 16.9h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)16,597 km / 10,313 mi≈ 19.5h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,983 km / 8,067 mi≈ 15.3h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Mexico City?

The main IATA airport code for Mexico City is MEX — Mexico City International Airport.

What time zone is Mexico City International Airport in?

Mexico City International Airport operates on America/Mexico_City time.

How does MEX appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, MEX appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...MEX... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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