Flights London → Mexico City
LHR → MEX
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 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LHR-MEX
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-MEX
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.
