MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,873 km
6,756 miles
SKP
Skopje
North Macedonia
Distance
10,873 km
6,756 mi / 5,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SKP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
IATA Code MEX SKP
ICAO Code MMMX LWSK
City Mexico City Skopje
Country Mexico North Macedonia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Skopje
Elevation 7,316 ft 781 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 41.960000, 21.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Skopje (SKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) in Skopje, North Macedonia is 10,873 kilometers (6,756 miles / 5,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 North Macedonia. 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 03:13 in Mexico City, it's 10:13 in Skopje. 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 6,535 feet between the two airports. Skopje Alexander the Great 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 Skopje (SKP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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