MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,426 km
4,614 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
7,426 km
4,614 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PLU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code MEX PLU
ICAO Code MMMX SBBH
City Mexico City Belo Horizonte
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Mexico City (MEX) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 7,426 kilometers (4,614 miles / 4,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Mexico City, it's 15:41 in Belo Horizonte. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,727 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade 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 Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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