MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,585 km
5,956 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
9,585 km
5,956 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QLS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code MEX QLS
ICAO Code MMMX LSGL
City Mexico City Lausanne
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 46.550000, 6.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 9,585 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Switzerland. 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 17:22 in Mexico City, it's 00:22 in Lausanne. 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 5,275 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette 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 Lausanne (QLS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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