MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,405 km
7,087 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
11,405 km
7,087 mi / 6,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NTQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code MEX NTQ
ICAO Code MMMX RJNW
City Mexico City Wajima
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 718 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.290000, 136.960000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 11,405 kilometers (7,087 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 07:17 in Mexico City, it's 22:17 in Wajima. 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 6,598 feet between the two airports. Noto 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 Wajima (NTQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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