MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,048 km
5,622 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VIT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code MEX VIT
ICAO Code MMMX LEVT
City Mexico City Alava
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.880000, -2.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 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 14:25 in Mexico City, it's 21:25 in Alava. 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 5,634 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda 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 Alava (VIT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 289° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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