MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,169 km
5,076 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
8,169 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SPC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code MEX SPC
ICAO Code MMMX GCLA
City Mexico City Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 7,316 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.630000, -17.760000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 8,169 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Spain. 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 08:08 in Mexico City, it's 14:08 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. With a 6-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 7,209 feet between the two airports. La Palma 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 Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 284° (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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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