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Flight Distance from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR)
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
8,904 km5,533 miles • 4,808 NM
Destination Airport
EGLLLHR
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Direct Distance
8,904 km
5,533 Statute Miles
4,808 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 59m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
801 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
39° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 59m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 11m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 37m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism for up to 6 months.
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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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
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 ft
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