HEI
Busum
Germany
9,373 km
5,824 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEI MEX
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HEI MEX
ICAO Code EDXB MMMX
City Busum Mexico City
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 19.440000, -99.070000

Busum (HEI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 13:48 in Busum, it's 06:48 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 7,309 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Heide-Busum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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