MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,875 km
8,000 miles
NTG
Nantong
China
Distance
12,875 km
8,000 mi / 6,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NTG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nantong Airport
IATA Code MEX NTG
ICAO Code MMMX ZSNT
City Mexico City Nantong
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.070000, 120.980000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nantong (NTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nantong Airport (NTG) in Nantong, China is 12,875 kilometers (8,000 miles / 6,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 China. 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 23:55 in Mexico City, it's 13:55 in Nantong. 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 7,300 feet between the two airports. Nantong 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 Nantong (NTG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 42° (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 Nantong Airport (NTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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