MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,160 km
5,692 miles
POX
Pontoise
France
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

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MEX POX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pontoise - Cormeilles-en-Vexin Airport
IATA Code MEX POX
ICAO Code MMMX LFPT
City Mexico City Pontoise
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,316 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 49.100000, 2.040000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pontoise (POX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pontoise - Cormeilles-en-Vexin Airport (POX) in Pontoise, France is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 04:59 in Mexico City, it's 11:59 in Pontoise. 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 6,991 feet between the two airports. Pontoise - Cormeilles-en-Vexin 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 Pontoise (POX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Pontoise - Cormeilles-en-Vexin Airport (POX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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