KVK
Apatity
Russia
9,609 km
5,971 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KVK MEX
Airport Name Kirovsk-Apatity Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KVK MEX
ICAO Code ULMK MMMX
City Apatity Mexico City
Country Russia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Mexico_City
Elevation 515 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 67.460000, 33.590000 19.440000, -99.070000

Apatity (KVK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirovsk-Apatity Airport (KVK) in Apatity, Russia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Russia 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 21:40 in Apatity, it's 12:40 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 6,801 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kirovsk-Apatity Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Apatity (KVK) follows a heading of 16° (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 Kirovsk-Apatity Airport (KVK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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