ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
8,590 km
5,337 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,590 km
5,337 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADX MEX
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ADX MEX
ICAO Code EGQL MMMX
City St. Andrews Mexico City
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 38 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 19.440000, -99.070000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,590 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 United Kingdom with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in St. Andrews, it's 11:24 in Mexico City. 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 7,278 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than RAF Leuchars. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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