MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,811 km
6,096 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,811 km
6,096 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SMV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code MEX SMV
ICAO Code MMMX LSZS
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 46.530000, 9.880000

Mexico City (MEX) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 9,811 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Switzerland. 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 11:41 in Mexico City, it's 18:41 in Samedan Airport. 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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Samedan 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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