GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
15,635 km
9,715 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
21°
north northeast

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GWA MEX
Airport Name Gwa Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GWA MEX
ICAO Code VYGW MMMX
City Gwa Mexico City
Country Myanmar Mexico
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 19.440000, -99.070000

Gwa (GWA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Myanmar 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 11:24 in Gwa, it's 22:54 in Mexico City. With a 12.5-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Gwa Airport (GWA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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