ESB
Ankara
Turkey
11,740 km
7,295 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,740 km
7,295 mi / 6,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ESB MEX
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ESB MEX
ICAO Code LTAC MMMX
City Ankara Mexico City
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,125 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ankara (ESB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,740 kilometers (7,295 miles / 6,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Turkey 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 13:04 in Ankara, it's 04:04 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 4,191 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Esenboga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 36° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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