FAE
Vagar
FO
8,198 km
5,094 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

FAE MEX
Airport Name Vagar Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FAE MEX
ICAO Code EKVG MMMX
City Vagar Mexico City
Country FO Mexico
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 280 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 19.440000, -99.070000

Vagar (FAE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 FO with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Vagar, it's 08:16 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 7,036 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Vagar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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