GWY
Galway
Ireland
8,295 km
5,154 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,295 km
5,154 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GWY MEX
Airport Name Galway Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GWY MEX
ICAO Code EICM MMMX
City Galway Mexico City
Country Ireland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 81 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 19.440000, -99.070000

Galway (GWY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,295 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Ireland 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 09:26 in Galway, it's 03:26 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 7,235 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Galway Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 38° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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