LIG
Limoges/Bellegarde
France
9,228 km
5,734 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,228 km
5,734 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIG MEX
Airport Name Limoges Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LIG MEX
ICAO Code LFBL MMMX
City Limoges/Bellegarde Mexico City
Country France Mexico
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,300 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 45.860000, 1.180000 19.440000, -99.070000

Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limoges Airport (LIG) in Limoges/Bellegarde, France to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,228 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 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 16:00 in Limoges/Bellegarde, it's 09:00 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 6,016 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Limoges Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) follows a heading of 44° (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 Limoges Airport (LIG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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