The flight distance from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in Haikou, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,582 kilometers (9,061 miles / 7,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 China 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 02:20 in Haikou, it's 12:20 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 7,241 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Haikou Meilan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Haikou (HAK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.