GRX
Granada
Spain
9,165 km
5,695 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRX MEX
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GRX MEX
ICAO Code LEGR MMMX
City Granada Mexico City
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,860 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 19.440000, -99.070000

Granada (GRX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Spain 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 13:26 in Granada, it's 06:26 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 5,456 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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