MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,041 km
4,375 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
7,041 km
4,375 mi / 3,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SJZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code MEX SJZ
ICAO Code MMMX LPSJ
City Mexico City Velas
Country Mexico Portugal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 7,316 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 38.670000, -28.180000

Mexico City (MEX) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 7,041 kilometers (4,375 miles / 3,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Portugal. 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 01:02 in Mexico City, it's 06:02 in Velas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,005 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge 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 Velas (SJZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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