MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,308 km
5,162 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
8,308 km
5,162 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX TFN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code MEX TFN
ICAO Code MMMX GCXO
City Mexico City Tenerife Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.480000, -16.340000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 8,308 kilometers (5,162 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Spain. 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 12:08 in Mexico City, it's 19:08 in Tenerife Island. 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 5,240 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte 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 Tenerife Island (TFN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 284° (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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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