ETZ
Metz / Nancy
France
9,449 km
5,871 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,449 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ETZ MEX
Airport Name Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ETZ MEX
ICAO Code LFJL MMMX
City Metz / Nancy Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 870 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 48.980000, 6.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

Metz / Nancy (ETZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) in Metz / Nancy, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,449 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 22:52 in Metz / Nancy, it's 15:52 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 6,446 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Metz / Nancy (ETZ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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