LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
10,090 km
6,270 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,090 km
6,270 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
313°
northwest

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LED MEX
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LED MEX
ICAO Code ULLI MMMX
City St. Petersburg Mexico City
Country Russia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Mexico_City
Elevation 78 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 19.440000, -99.070000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,090 kilometers (6,270 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Russia 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 21:54 in St. Petersburg, it's 12:54 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 7,238 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Pulkovo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to St. Petersburg (LED) follows a heading of 23° (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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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