Mexico City to London (MEX–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA242
BA British
789
9:00 PM
CST T1
1:10 PM+1
GMT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM7
AM Aeromexi
788
10:45 PM
CST T2
3:05 PM+1
GMT
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA243
BA British
789
1:38 PM
GMT T5
7:30 PM
CST
11h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM8
AM Aeromexi
789
10:30 PM
GMT T3
4:20 AM+1
CST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,533 mi 10h 10m nonstop +6h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

MEX–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,533 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 788 10h20 SkyTeam
BA British Airways 7 789 10h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AM
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – BA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,940
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,533 mi / 8,904 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 10m to 10h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months. As of February 25, 2026, a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before boarding. Apply online or through the UK ETA app. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Most applications are approved within minutes. The UK government recommends applying at least 3 business days before travel in case manual review is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

MEX–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to London route.
Route details
Distance5,533 mi / 8,904 km
Flight time10h 10m to 10h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 10h 10m to 10h 20m. The route covers 5,533 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and British Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MEX to LHR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, TPA, CLT, MCO, AUS, RDU, PHX, ATL, IAD, FRA, DFW, FCO, MIA, DEN, MUC, BCN, IAH, EWR, JFK, LAS, MAD, CUN, YUL, SFO, YYZ, CDG, YYC, YVR, AMS, ORD, LAX, BOG, CVG, GRU, BOS, SEA, SCL, PHL, MSP and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from LHR to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to LHR

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and British Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEX to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to LHR ranges from 10 hours 10 minutes to 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,533 miles (8,904 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.