Flights London → Mexico City
LHR → MEX
How long is the flight from London to Mexico City?
The flight from London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 11h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Mexico City, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 767-300, Boeing 787, and Boeing 747-400. The destination airport in Mexico City, which opened in 1963, serves over 46 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Mexico City (MEX) route is operated by British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Mexico City: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX) heads west for about 8,904 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Mexico City it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-MEX
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-MEX
The flight from London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 11h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The London-Mexico City route is about 8,904 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
