BIA
Bastia/Poretta
France
9,982 km
6,202 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,982 km
6,202 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIA MEX
Airport Name Bastia-Poretta Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BIA MEX
ICAO Code LFKB MMMX
City Bastia/Poretta Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 42.550000, 9.480000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bastia/Poretta (BIA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) in Bastia/Poretta, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,982 kilometers (6,202 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 France 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 09:12 in Bastia/Poretta, it's 02:12 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bastia-Poretta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bastia/Poretta (BIA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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