MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,653 km
8,483 miles
MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
Distance
13,653 km
8,483 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

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MEX MZG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Makung Airport
IATA Code MEX MZG
ICAO Code MMMX RCQC
City Mexico City Makung City
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,316 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 23.570000, 119.630000

Mexico City (MEX) to Makung City (MZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan is 13,653 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Taiwan. 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 14:15 in Mexico City, it's 04:15 in Makung 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 7,213 feet between the two airports. Makung 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 Makung City (MZG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Makung Airport (MZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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