MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,298 km
5,156 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
8,298 km
5,156 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TFS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code MEX TFS
ICAO Code MMMX GCTS
City Mexico City Tenerife Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 7,316 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.040000, -16.570000

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

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 8,298 kilometers (5,156 miles / 4,481 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 21:50 in Mexico City, it's 03:50 in Tenerife Island. With a 6-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 7,107 feet between the two airports. Tenerife South 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 (TFS) 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 South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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