MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,057 km
6,871 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
11,057 km
6,871 mi / 5,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SKG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code MEX SKG
ICAO Code MMMX LGTS
City Mexico City Thessaloniki
Country Mexico Greece
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Athens
Elevation 7,316 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 40.520000, 22.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 11,057 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Greece. 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 20:16 in Mexico City, it's 04:16 in Thessaloniki. With a 8-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 7,294 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International 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 Thessaloniki (SKG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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