MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,545 km
8,416 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
13,545 km
8,416 mi / 7,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
328°
north northwest

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MEX SHS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code MEX SHS
ICAO Code MMMX ZHSS
City Mexico City Shashi
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.320000, 112.280000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 13,545 kilometers (8,416 miles / 7,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 15:22 in Mexico City, it's 05:22 in Shashi. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Shashi 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 Shashi (SHS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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