MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,209 km
7,586 miles
NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
Distance
12,209 km
7,586 mi / 6,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NGS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nagasaki Airport
IATA Code MEX NGS
ICAO Code MMMX RJFU
City Mexico City Nagasaki
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.920000, 129.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nagasaki (NGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan is 12,209 kilometers (7,586 miles / 6,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Japan. 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 07:27 in Mexico City, it's 22:27 in Nagasaki. 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 7,301 feet between the two airports. Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki (NGS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 49° (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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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