MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,480 km
5,891 miles
MMK
Murmansk
Russia
Distance
9,480 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MMK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Murmansk Airport
IATA Code MEX MMK
ICAO Code MMMX ULMM
City Mexico City Murmansk
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Moscow
Elevation 7,316 ft 266 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 68.780000, 32.750000

Mexico City (MEX) to Murmansk (MMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Murmansk Airport (MMK) in Murmansk, Russia is 9,480 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Mexico with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Mexico City, it's 19:24 in Murmansk. 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 7,050 feet between the two airports. Murmansk Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Murmansk (MMK) to Mexico City (MEX) 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Murmansk Airport (MMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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