London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,533
miles
8,904
kilometers
4,808
nautical miles

🕐 11h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 W (289°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,533 8,853
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,533 8,853
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,533 8,300
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,533 8,300
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,533 11,066
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,533 8,300
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 11,066 base miles - that's 44% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to MEX route connects London, United Kingdom with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 5,533 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 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 Heathrow Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 5,533 miles (8,904 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to MEX typically take around 11h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,533 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.