MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,605 km
5,347 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
8,605 km
5,347 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VGO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code MEX VGO
ICAO Code MMMX LEVX
City Mexico City Vigo
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7,316 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.230000, -8.630000

Mexico City (MEX) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 8,605 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 19:23 in Mexico City, it's 02:23 in Vigo. 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 6,460 feet between the two airports. Vigo 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 Vigo (VGO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 285° (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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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