MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,573 km
5,327 miles
WHS
Whalsay
United Kingdom
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WHS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Whalsay Airport
IATA Code MEX WHS
ICAO Code MMMX EGEH
City Mexico City Whalsay
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 7,316 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 60.380000, -0.930000

Mexico City (MEX) to Whalsay (WHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Whalsay Airport (WHS) in Whalsay, United Kingdom is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:13 in Mexico City, it's 07:13 in Whalsay. 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 7,216 feet between the two airports. Whalsay 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 Whalsay (WHS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 287° (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 Whalsay Airport (WHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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