Airport Comparison
| ATH | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | ATH | MEX |
| ICAO Code | LGAV | MMMX |
| City | Athens | Mexico City |
| Country | Greece | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.940000, 23.940000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Athens (ATH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,294 kilometers (7,018 miles / 6,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.
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 Greece 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 10:20 in Athens, it's 02:20 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 7,008 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.