Airport Comparison
| BSL | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BSL | MEX |
| ICAO Code | LFSB | MMMX |
| City | Bale/Mulhouse | Mexico City |
| Country | France | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 885 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.590000, 7.530000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Bale/Mulhouse (BSL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) in Bale/Mulhouse, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,599 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.
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 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 12:11 in Bale/Mulhouse, it's 05:11 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 6,431 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bale/Mulhouse (BSL) follows a heading of 40° (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.