CYW
Celaya
Mexico
8,926 km
5,546 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

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CYW LHR
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code CYW LHR
ICAO Code MMCY EGLL
City Celaya London
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,709 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 51.470000, -0.460000

Celaya (CYW) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Celaya, it's 18:10 in London. 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 5,626 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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