MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,481 km
5,891 miles
PGF
Perpignan/Rivesaltes
France
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PGF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport
IATA Code MEX PGF
ICAO Code MMMX LFMP
City Mexico City Perpignan/Rivesaltes
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,316 ft 144 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.740000, 2.870000

Mexico City (MEX) to Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, France is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 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 11:53 in Mexico City, it's 18:53 in Perpignan/Rivesaltes. 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 7,172 feet between the two airports. Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) 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 Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.