JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
11,152 km
6,929 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,152 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAM MEX
Airport Name Bezmer Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JAM MEX
ICAO Code LBIA MMMX
City Yambol Mexico City
Country Bulgaria Mexico
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 509 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 42.450000, 26.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Yambol (JAM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,152 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Bulgaria with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Yambol, it's 03:19 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 6,807 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bezmer Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Yambol (JAM) 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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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