GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
9,346 km
5,807 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,346 km
5,807 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GKE MEX
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GKE MEX
ICAO Code ETNG MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 296 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 19.440000, -99.070000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,346 kilometers (5,807 miles / 5,046 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 Germany 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 21:33 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 14:33 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 7,020 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Geilenkirchen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 38° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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