CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,513 km
5,911 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CPH MEX
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CPH MEX
ICAO Code EKCH MMMX
City Copenhagen Mexico City
Country Denmark Mexico
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Mexico_City
Elevation 17 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 19.440000, -99.070000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Denmark 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 09:19 in Copenhagen, it's 02:19 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 7,299 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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