MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,973 km
8,683 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
13,973 km
8,683 mi / 7,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX PAJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code MEX PAJ
ICAO Code MMMX OPPC
City Mexico City Parachinar
Country Mexico Pakistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Karachi
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 33.900000, 70.070000

Mexico City (MEX) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 13,973 kilometers (8,683 miles / 7,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Pakistan. 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 18:28 in Mexico City, it's 05:28 in Parachinar. With a 11-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 1,516 feet between the two airports. Parachinar 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 Parachinar (PAJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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