BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
15,704 km
9,758 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,704 km
9,758 mi / 8,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU MEX
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BTU MEX
ICAO Code WBGB MMMX
City Bintulu Mexico City
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Mexico_City
Elevation 74 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bintulu (BTU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,704 kilometers (9,758 miles / 8,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 03:05 in Bintulu, it's 13:05 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 7,242 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 302° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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