MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,132 km
3,189 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
5,132 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX YQX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code MEX YQX
ICAO Code MMMX CYQX
City Mexico City Gander
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/St_Johns
Elevation 7,316 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 48.940000, -54.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 5,132 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 04:08 in Mexico City, it's 06:38 in Gander.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,820 feet between the two airports. Gander International 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 Gander (YQX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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