Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEX-DTW
Flight Distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit (DTW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MEXMMMX
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Great Circle Path
2,933 km1,822 miles • 1,584 NM
Destination Airport
KDTWDTW
Detroit, United States
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Direct Distance
2,933 km
1,822 Statute Miles
1,584 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
264 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
27° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 41m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
6h 8m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: B1/B2 Tourist Visa required, or a valid Border Crossing Card for land border areas.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
- City / Country: Mexico City, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMMX
- Coordinates: 19.4358°, -99.0703°
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Elevation: 7316 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- City / Country: Detroit, United States
- ICAO Code: KDTW
- Coordinates: 42.2138°, -83.3538°
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Elevation: 645 ft
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