GMZ
Alajero
Spain
8,238 km
5,119 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GMZ MEX
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GMZ MEX
ICAO Code GCGM MMMX
City Alajero Mexico City
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Mexico_City
Elevation 716 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 19.440000, -99.070000

Alajero (GMZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain 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 08:01 in Alajero, it's 02:01 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 6,600 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than La Gomera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Gomera Airport (GMZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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