KOQ
Kothen
Germany
9,678 km
6,014 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,678 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KOQ MEX
Airport Name Kothen Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KOQ MEX
ICAO Code EDCK MMMX
City Kothen Mexico City
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 305 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 51.720000, 11.950000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kothen (KOQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kothen Airport (KOQ) in Kothen, Germany to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,678 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Germany 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 16:28 in Kothen, it's 09:28 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 7,011 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kothen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kothen (KOQ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kothen Airport (KOQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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