MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,468 km
4,019 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
6,468 km
4,019 mi / 3,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SLZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code MEX SLZ
ICAO Code MMMX SBSL
City Mexico City Sao Luis
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Fortaleza
Elevation 7,316 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 6,468 kilometers (4,019 miles / 3,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 22:25 in Mexico City, it's 01:25 in Sao Luis. 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 7,138 feet between the two airports. Marechal Cunha Machado 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 Sao Luis (SLZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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