GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,564 km
5,943 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA MEX
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GVA MEX
ICAO Code LSGG MMMX
City Geneva Mexico City
Country Switzerland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,411 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 19.440000, -99.070000

Geneva (GVA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 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 Switzerland 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 06:56 in Geneva, it's 23:56 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 5,905 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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