MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,112 km
6,905 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
11,112 km
6,905 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SZR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code MEX SZR
ICAO Code MMMX LBSZ
City Mexico City Stara Zagora
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,316 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.380000, 25.660000

Mexico City (MEX) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 11,112 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 00:58 in Mexico City, it's 08:58 in Stara Zagora. 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 6,758 feet between the two airports. Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora (SZR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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