KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
16,662 km
10,353 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,662 km
10,353 mi / 8,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
42°
northeast

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KUL MEX
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KUL MEX
ICAO Code WMKK MMMX
City Kuala Lumpur Mexico City
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Mexico_City
Elevation 69 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,662 kilometers (10,353 miles / 8,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Malaysia 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 16:28 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:28 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 7,247 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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