London (LGW) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,551
miles
8,933
kilometers
4,824
nautical miles

🕐 11h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 W (289°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,551 8,882
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,551 8,882
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,551 8,327
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,551 8,327
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,551 11,102
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,551 8,327
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between London and Mexico City earns you 11,102 base miles - that's 44% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to MEX route connects London, United Kingdom with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 5,551 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 289° from London. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 5,551 miles (8,933 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to MEX typically take around 11h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,551 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.