MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,293 km
7,639 miles
MWX
Muan International Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,293 km
7,639 mi / 6,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MWX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Muan International Airport
IATA Code MEX MWX
ICAO Code MMMX RKJB
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.990000, 126.380000

Mexico City (MEX) to Muan International Airport (MWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Muan International Airport (MWX) in Muan International Airport, South Korea is 12,293 kilometers (7,639 miles / 6,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Mexico City, it's 18:22 in Muan International Airport. With a 15-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Muan International 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 Muan International Airport (MWX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 46° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Muan International Airport (MWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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