FNC
Funchal
Portugal
8,159 km
5,070 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,159 km
5,070 mi / 4,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FNC MEX
Airport Name Madeira Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FNC MEX
ICAO Code LPMA MMMX
City Funchal Mexico City
Country Portugal Mexico
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 192 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 19.440000, -99.070000

Funchal (FNC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,159 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Portugal 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 14:32 in Funchal, it's 08:32 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 7,124 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Madeira Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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