MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,223 km
7,595 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RSU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code MEX RSU
ICAO Code MMMX RKJY
City Mexico City Yeosu
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 7,316 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.840000, 127.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 South Korea. 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 06:02 in Mexico City, it's 21:02 in Yeosu. 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 7,263 feet between the two airports. Yeosu 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 Yeosu (RSU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 47° (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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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