JWO
Jungwon Air Base
South Korea
12,038 km
7,480 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JWO MEX
Airport Name Jungwon Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JWO MEX
ICAO Code RKTI MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country South Korea Mexico
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 281 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, 127.890000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jungwon Air Base (JWO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jungwon Air Base (JWO) in Jungwon Air Base, South Korea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 South Korea 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 19:29 in Jungwon Air Base, it's 04:29 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,035 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jungwon Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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