Airport Comparison
| EDM | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | La Roche-sur-Yon Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | EDM | MEX |
| ICAO Code | LFRI | MMMX |
| City | La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs | Mexico City |
| Country | France | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 299 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.700000, -1.380000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,012 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
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 11:02 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, it's 04:02 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 7,017 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than La Roche-sur-Yon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) follows a heading of 43° (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 La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.