JGN
Jiayuguan
China
13,178 km
8,189 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,178 km
8,189 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JGN MEX
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JGN MEX
ICAO Code ZLJQ MMMX
City Jiayuguan Mexico City
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,178 kilometers (8,189 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 01:10 in Jiayuguan, it's 11:10 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jiayuguan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 345° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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