LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
14,000 km
8,699 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,000 km
8,699 mi / 7,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAO MEX
Airport Name Laoag International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LAO MEX
ICAO Code RPLI MMMX
City Laoag City Mexico City
Country Philippines Mexico
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Mexico_City
Elevation 25 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 18.180000, 120.530000 19.440000, -99.070000

Laoag City (LAO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Philippines 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 15:21 in Laoag City, it's 01:21 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 7,291 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Laoag International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Laoag City (LAO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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