LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
10,136 km
6,298 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,136 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Ljubljana
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LJU MEX
Airport Name Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LJU MEX
ICAO Code LJLJ MMMX
City Ljubljana Mexico City
Country Slovenia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Ljubljana America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,273 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 46.220000, 14.460000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ljubljana (LJU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,136 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Slovenia 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 08:46 in Ljubljana, it's 01:46 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 6,043 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ljubljana (LJU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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