BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,735 km
5,428 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BES MEX
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BES MEX
ICAO Code LFRB MMMX
City Brest/Guipavas Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 325 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 19.440000, -99.070000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 20:37 in Mexico City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,991 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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