MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,515 km
4,670 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
7,515 km
4,670 mi / 4,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QNS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code MEX QNS
ICAO Code MMMX SBCO
City Mexico City Porto Alegre
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 7,515 kilometers (4,670 miles / 4,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Brazil. 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 10:34 in Mexico City, it's 13:34 in Porto Alegre. 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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Canoas 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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