MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,135 km
8,783 miles
SFE
San Fernando Airport
Philippines
Distance
14,135 km
8,783 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SFE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport San Fernando Airport
IATA Code MEX SFE
ICAO Code MMMX RPUS
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,316 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.600000, 120.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to San Fernando Airport (SFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to San Fernando Airport (SFE) in San Fernando Airport, Philippines is 14,135 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Mexico City, it's 18:37 in San Fernando Airport. With a 14-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 7,303 feet between the two airports. San Fernando 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 San Fernando Airport (SFE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 San Fernando Airport (SFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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