MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,528 km
4,678 miles
QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
Distance
7,528 km
4,678 mi / 4,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QAK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
IATA Code MEX QAK
ICAO Code MMMX SBBQ
City Mexico City Barbacena
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,657 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.270000, -43.760000

Mexico City (MEX) to Barbacena (QAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil is 7,528 kilometers (4,678 miles / 4,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 07:26 in Mexico City, it's 10:26 in Barbacena. 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 3,659 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges 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 Barbacena (QAK) 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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