MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,660 km
8,488 miles
PIF
Pingtung
Taiwan
Distance
13,660 km
8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

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MEX PIF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pingtung North Airport
IATA Code MEX PIF
ICAO Code MMMX RCSQ
City Mexico City Pingtung
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,316 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 22.700000, 120.480000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pingtung (PIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan is 13,660 kilometers (8,488 miles / 7,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Taiwan. 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 07:21 in Mexico City, it's 21:21 in Pingtung. 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 7,219 feet between the two airports. Pingtung North 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 Pingtung (PIF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 46° (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 Pingtung North Airport (PIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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