ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
11,413 km
7,092 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,413 km
7,092 mi / 6,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
310°
northwest

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ISL MEX
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ISL MEX
ICAO Code LTBA MMMX
City Istanbul Mexico City
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 163 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 19.440000, -99.070000

Istanbul (ISL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,413 kilometers (7,092 miles / 6,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 21:20 in Istanbul, it's 12:20 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 7,153 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ataturk International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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