MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,437 km
5,864 miles
MZM
Metz/Frescaty
France
Distance
9,437 km
5,864 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MZM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base
IATA Code MEX MZM
ICAO Code MMMX LFSF
City Mexico City Metz/Frescaty
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,316 ft 629 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 49.070000, 6.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Metz/Frescaty (MZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) in Metz/Frescaty, France is 9,437 kilometers (5,864 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Mexico with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Mexico City, it's 05:29 in Metz/Frescaty. 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 6,687 feet between the two airports. Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base 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 Metz/Frescaty (MZM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 294° (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 Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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