KMG
Kunming
China
14,540 km
9,035 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,540 km
9,035 mi / 7,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KMG MEX
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KMG MEX
ICAO Code ZPPP MMMX
City Kunming Mexico City
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6,217 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kunming (KMG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,540 kilometers (9,035 miles / 7,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:03 in Kunming, it's 10:03 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 1,099 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 334° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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