BKM
Bakalalan
Malaysia
15,415 km
9,578 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,415 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKM MEX
Airport Name Bakalalan Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BKM MEX
ICAO Code WBGQ MMMX
City Bakalalan Mexico City
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,900 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 3.970000, 115.620000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bakalalan (BKM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakalalan Airport (BKM) in Bakalalan, Malaysia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,415 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Bakalalan, it's 12:25 in Mexico City. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,416 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bakalalan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bakalalan (BKM) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bakalalan Airport (BKM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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