MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,459 km
5,877 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,459 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

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MEX XFW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code MEX XFW
ICAO Code MMMX EDHI
City Mexico City Hamburg
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,316 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 53.540000, 9.840000

Mexico City (MEX) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,459 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Germany. 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 18:53 in Mexico City, it's 01:53 in Hamburg. 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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Hamburg-Finkenwerder 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 Hamburg (XFW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 296° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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