MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,091 km
6,892 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SLS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code MEX SLS
ICAO Code MMMX LBSS
City Mexico City Silistra
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,316 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 44.060000, 27.180000

Mexico City (MEX) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 00:32 in Mexico City, it's 08:32 in Silistra. 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 6,965 feet between the two airports. Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield 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 Silistra (SLS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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