BXY
Baikonur
Kazakhstan
12,563 km
7,806 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,563 km
7,806 mi / 6,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BXY MEX
Airport Name Krainiy Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BXY MEX
ICAO Code UAOL MMMX
City Baikonur Mexico City
Country Kazakhstan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Mexico_City
Elevation 299 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 63.220000 19.440000, -99.070000

Baikonur (BXY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Krainiy Airport (BXY) in Baikonur, Kazakhstan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,563 kilometers (7,806 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 03:24 in Baikonur, it's 16:24 in Mexico City. With a 11-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 7,017 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Krainiy Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Baikonur (BXY) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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