Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth
2h 18m The flight from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) covers 1,510 km (938 miles) and takes approximately 2h 18m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 7°, passing near 26.2° N, 98.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 45m | 3h 10m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 56m | 2h 21m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 41m | 2h 06m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 47m | 2h 12m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MEX | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| City | Mexico City | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| ICAO | MMMX | KDFW |
| Coordinates | 19.4358, -99.0703 | 32.8968, -97.038 |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 607 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Dallas-Fort Worth?
A non-stop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) takes about 2h 18m. The great-circle distance is 1,510 km (938 miles, 816 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 7°.
How far is Mexico City from Dallas-Fort Worth?
1,510 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 938 miles or 816 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MEX and DFW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,510 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Mexico City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.