KTW
Katowice
Poland
10,176 km
6,323 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,176 km
6,323 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTW MEX
Airport Name Katowice International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KTW MEX
ICAO Code EPKT MMMX
City Katowice Mexico City
Country Poland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Mexico_City
Elevation 995 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 50.470000, 19.080000 19.440000, -99.070000

Katowice (KTW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katowice International Airport (KTW) in Katowice, Poland to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,176 kilometers (6,323 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west 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 Poland 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 17:09 in Katowice, it's 10:09 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 6,321 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Katowice International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Katowice (KTW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Katowice International Airport (KTW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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