Airport Comparison
| BNX | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Banja Luka International Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BNX | MEX |
| ICAO Code | LQBK | MMMX |
| City | Banja Luka | Mexico City |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 400 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.940000, 17.300000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Banja Luka (BNX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,399 kilometers (6,462 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 01:29 in Banja Luka, it's 18:29 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 6,916 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Banja Luka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Banja Luka (BNX) follows a heading of 39° (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 Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.