KNR
Kangan
Iran
13,926 km
8,653 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,926 km
8,653 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
326°
north northwest

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KNR MEX
Airport Name Jam Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KNR MEX
ICAO Code OIBJ MMMX
City Kangan Mexico City
Country Iran Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,173 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kangan (KNR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,926 kilometers (8,653 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Iran 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 21:16 in Kangan, it's 11:46 in Mexico City. With a 9.5-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 5,143 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 31° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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