MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,433 km
5,861 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
9,433 km
5,861 mi / 5,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SPM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code MEX SPM
ICAO Code MMMX ETAD
City Mexico City Trier
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 49.970000, 6.690000

Mexico City (MEX) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 9,433 kilometers (5,861 miles / 5,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Germany. 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 15:54 in Mexico City, it's 22:54 in Trier. 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 6,119 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base 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 Trier (SPM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 294° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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