Mexico City to Denver
3h 19m The flight from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Denver International Airport (DEN) covers 2,333 km (1,450 miles) and takes approximately 3h 19m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 348°, passing near 29.7° N, 101.6° 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 | 4h 15m | 4h 40m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 59m | 3h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 36m | 3h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 45m | 3h 10m |
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 | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| City | Mexico City | Denver |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| ICAO | MMMX | KDEN |
| Coordinates | 19.4358, -99.0703 | 39.86, -104.6738 |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 5,431 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Denver?
A non-stop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Denver (DEN) takes about 3h 19m. The great-circle distance is 2,333 km (1,450 miles, 1,260 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 348°.
How far is Mexico City from Denver?
2,333 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,450 miles or 1,260 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 DEN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,333 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.