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Carlos Slim arrives in Punta Cana on Gulfstream G550 from Mexico City

The business magnate's short-haul flight coincides with a prominent Latin American family business encounter this week.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · Carlos Slim

Carlos Slim

Carlos Slim

Flight path · MMTO — Adolfo López Mateos → MDPC — Punta Cana
Flight path · MMTO — Adolfo López MateosMDPC — Punta Cana · 3h 57m airborne
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Departure
MMTO — Adolfo López Mateos
Arrival
MDPC — Punta Cana
Airborne
3h 57m
Distance
1,773 nm
CO₂
15.6t

Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecommunications titan and chairman of América Móvil, landed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, late Tuesday aboard his Gulfstream G550, tail number XA-ATL. The 3-hour-57-minute journey originated near Mexico City at coordinates approximating Toluca International, his home base, departing at 7:48 p.m. local time and touching down at 11:46 p.m. amid clear skies and a maximum altitude of 47,025 feet. Reaching speeds up to 532 knots, the flight underscores Slim's efficient use of his secondary jet for regional travel.

As Latin America's largest mobile operator helmsman with a net worth hovering around $80 billion, Carlos Slim maintains a pattern of destinations tied to business hubs like Miami, New York, Madrid, and São Paulo. This unrecurring stop in Punta Cana breaks from those beats, arriving just as the Encuentro Empresarial Padres e Hijos kicks off from May 5 to 8. Organized by influential families including Corripio, Rainieri, and Vicini, the gathering draws regional tycoons for discussions on generational enterprise—aligning neatly with Slim's oversight of his sons' management of Grupo Carso and other holdings.

Though details of Carlos Slim's agenda remain private, the timing suggests participation in the event, a subtle nod to his enduring influence in cross-border commerce. With no public appearances confirmed, the trip reflects the quiet mobility of one of the world's wealthiest, navigating the Caribbean for what could be strategic family or investment talks.

Aboard the Gulfstream G550

Gulfstream G550 exterior
Gulfstream G550 floor plan
Exterior & cabin layout · Gulfstream G550

The aircraft

Type
Gulfstream G550
Tail
XA-ATL
Max alt
47,025 ft
Max speed
532 kt

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