MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,213 km
6,346 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
10,213 km
6,346 mi / 5,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PZY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code MEX PZY
ICAO Code MMMX LZPP
City Mexico City Piestany
Country Mexico Slovakia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 7,316 ft 545 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 48.630000, 17.830000

Mexico City (MEX) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 10,213 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Slovakia. 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 02:53 in Mexico City, it's 09:53 in Piestany. 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 6,771 feet between the two airports. Piestany 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 Piestany (PZY) 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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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