LHR to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 8,904 km (5,533 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to LHR).
How far is it from London to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 8,904 km (5,533 mi, 4,808 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LHR to MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly west of LHR.
How is the LHR to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-MEX in IATA codes and EGLL-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| LHR | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | MMMX |
| Country | United Kingdom | Mexico |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #50 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; MMMX starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEX sits 7,233 ft (2,205 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to MEX
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Mexico City?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 8,904 km (5,533 mi, 4,808 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and MEX takes about 11h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from LHR?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly west of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to MEX?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-MEX route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, British Airways.
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