MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,254 km
6,993 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,254 km
6,993 mi / 6,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NRT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MEX NRT
ICAO Code MMMX RJAA
City Mexico City Tokyo
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 35.760000, 140.390000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,254 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 22:37 in Mexico City, it's 13:37 in Tokyo. 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 7,175 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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