MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,695 km
5,403 miles
PLH
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PLH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Plymouth City Airport
IATA Code MEX PLH
ICAO Code MMMX EGHD
City Mexico City Plymouth
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 7,316 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 50.420000, -4.110000

Mexico City (MEX) to Plymouth (PLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Plymouth City Airport (PLH) in Plymouth, United Kingdom is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 05:57 in Mexico City, it's 11:57 in Plymouth. With a 6-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 6,840 feet between the two airports. Plymouth City 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 Plymouth (PLH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 286° (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 Plymouth City Airport (PLH) 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.