MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,669 km
5,387 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
8,669 km
5,387 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX XLS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code MEX XLS
ICAO Code MMMX GOSS
City Mexico City Saint Louis
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dakar
Elevation 7,316 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.050000, -16.460000

Mexico City (MEX) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 8,669 kilometers (5,387 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Mexico City, it's 20:15 in Saint Louis. 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 7,307 feet between the two airports. Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis (XLS) 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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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