LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
9,417 km
5,851 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,417 km
5,851 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Luxembourg
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LUX MEX
Airport Name Luxembourg-Findel International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LUX MEX
ICAO Code ELLX MMMX
City Luxembourg Mexico City
Country Luxembourg Mexico
Timezone Europe/Luxembourg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,234 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 49.630000, 6.210000 19.440000, -99.070000

Luxembourg (LUX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,417 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Luxembourg 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 23:49 in Luxembourg, it's 16:49 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 6,082 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Luxembourg-Findel International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Luxembourg (LUX) 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.