JSH
Crete Island
Greece
11,629 km
7,226 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,629 km
7,226 mi / 6,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JSH MEX
Airport Name Sitia Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JSH MEX
ICAO Code LGST MMMX
City Crete Island Mexico City
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 376 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 19.440000, -99.070000

Crete Island (JSH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,629 kilometers (7,226 miles / 6,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Greece 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 09:32 in Crete Island, it's 01:32 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 6,940 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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