Mexico City to London

Flight distance, time and route map · MEX → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance8,904 km5,533 miles · 4,808 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 40 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 39° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Mexico City
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Mexico City from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 8,904 km (5,533 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to London?

About 11 h 40 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Mexico City heading north-east (39°) on the shortest path.

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