Flights Munich → Mexico City
MUC → MEX
Route overview
The flight route operates from Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, to Mexico City, with its airport having been operational since 1963. Serving a highly trafficked destination, the Mexico City airport welcomes over 46 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in North America. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
The Munich (MUC) → Mexico City (MEX) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), 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 Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Mexico City: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Mexico City (MEX) heads north-west for about 9,845 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating MUC-MEX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MUC-MEX
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Munich-Mexico City route is about 9,845 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
