MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
4,121 km
2,561 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
4,121 km
2,561 mi / 2,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEX YGX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code MEX YGX
ICAO Code MMMX CYGX
City Mexico City Gillam
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Winnipeg
Elevation 7,316 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 56.360000, -94.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 4,121 kilometers (2,561 miles / 2,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Mexico City, it's 03:54 in Gillam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,840 feet between the two airports. Gillam 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 Gillam (YGX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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