MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,979 km
5,579 miles
NTE
Nantes
France
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NTE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nantes Atlantique Airport
IATA Code MEX NTE
ICAO Code MMMX LFRS
City Mexico City Nantes
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,316 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 47.150000, -1.610000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nantes (NTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Mexico with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Mexico City, it's 15:25 in Nantes. 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 7,226 feet between the two airports. Nantes Atlantique Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nantes (NTE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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