IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
14,386 km
8,939 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,386 km
8,939 mi / 7,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IHR MEX
Airport Name Iran Shahr Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IHR MEX
ICAO Code OIZI MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Iran Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,040 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 27.240000, 60.720000 19.440000, -99.070000

Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,386 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Iran 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 19:37 in Iran Shahr Airport, it's 10:07 in Mexico City. With a 9.5-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 5,276 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Iran Shahr Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) follows a heading of 23° (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 Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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