MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,954 km
6,185 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
9,954 km
6,185 mi / 5,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SZG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code MEX SZG
ICAO Code MMMX LOWS
City Mexico City Salzburg
Country Mexico Austria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Vienna
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 47.790000, 13.000000

Mexico City (MEX) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 9,954 kilometers (6,185 miles / 5,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Austria. 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 Salzburg. 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 5,905 feet between the two airports. Salzburg 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 Salzburg (SZG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 299° (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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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