LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
15,000 km
9,320 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,000 km
9,320 mi / 8,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LXG MEX
Airport Name Luang Namtha Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LXG MEX
ICAO Code VLLN MMMX
City Luang Namtha Mexico City
Country Laos Mexico
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,968 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 20.970000, 101.400000 19.440000, -99.070000

Luang Namtha (LXG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles / 8,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Laos 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 02:24 in Luang Namtha, it's 13:24 in Mexico City. With a 13-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 5,348 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Luang Namtha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Luang Namtha (LXG) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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