LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
9,247 km
5,746 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,247 km
5,746 mi / 4,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
293°
west northwest

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LEY MEX
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LEY MEX
ICAO Code EHLE MMMX
City Lelystad Mexico City
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mexico_City
Elevation -13 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lelystad (LEY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,247 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Netherlands 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 22:25 in Lelystad, it's 15:25 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 7,329 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lelystad Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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