MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,518 km
7,157 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
11,518 km
7,157 mi / 6,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

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MEX SMI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code MEX SMI
ICAO Code MMMX LGSM
City Mexico City Samos Island
Country Mexico Greece
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Athens
Elevation 7,316 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.690000, 26.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 11,518 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Greece. 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 10:39 in Mexico City, it's 18:39 in Samos Island. With a 8-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 7,297 feet between the two airports. Samos 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 Samos Island (SMI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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