CDG
Paris
France
9,199 km
5,716 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,199 km
5,716 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG MEX
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CDG MEX
ICAO Code LFPG MMMX
City Paris Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 392 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 19.440000, -99.070000

Paris (CDG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,199 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 09:20 in Paris, it's 02:20 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 6,924 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Paris (CDG) 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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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