JKL
Kalymnos Island
Greece
11,571 km
7,190 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,571 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JKL MEX
Airport Name Kalymnos Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JKL MEX
ICAO Code LGKY MMMX
City Kalymnos Island Mexico City
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 771 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, 26.940000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kalymnos Island (JKL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, Greece to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,571 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Greece 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 17:15 in Kalymnos Island, it's 09:15 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 6,545 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kalymnos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kalymnos Airport (JKL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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