MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,188 km
3,224 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
5,188 km
3,224 mi / 2,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MPY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code MEX MPY
ICAO Code MMMX SOOA
City Mexico City Maripasoula
Country Mexico GF
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Cayenne
Elevation 7,316 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.660000, -54.040000

Mexico City (MEX) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 5,188 kilometers (3,224 miles / 2,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with GF. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:56 in Mexico City, it's 17:56 in Maripasoula. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,910 feet between the two airports. Maripasoula Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maripasoula (MPY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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