LAI
Lannion
France
8,793 km
5,463 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,793 km
5,463 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAI MEX
Airport Name Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LAI MEX
ICAO Code LFRO MMMX
City Lannion Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 290 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 48.750000, -3.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lannion (LAI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,793 kilometers (5,463 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 France 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 14:40 in Lannion, it's 07:40 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 7,026 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lannion (LAI) 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 Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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