KRN
Kiruna Airport
Sweden
9,155 km
5,689 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,155 km
5,689 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRN MEX
Airport Name Kiruna Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KRN MEX
ICAO Code ESNQ MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Sweden Mexico
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,508 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 67.820000, 20.340000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,155 kilometers (5,689 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Sweden 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 12:52 in Kiruna Airport, it's 05:52 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 5,808 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kiruna Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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