KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
14,126 km
8,777 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,126 km
8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KDH MEX
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KDH MEX
ICAO Code OAKN MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Afghanistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,337 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,126 kilometers (8,777 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Afghanistan 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 00:41 in Kandahar Airport, it's 14:11 in Mexico City. With a 10.5-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 3,979 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kandahar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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