MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,078 km
7,505 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,078 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SWU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code MEX SWU
ICAO Code MMMX RKSW
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 7,316 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.240000, 127.010000

Mexico City (MEX) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 12,078 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 12:08 in Mexico City, it's 03:08 in Suwon Airport. 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 7,228 feet between the two airports. Suwon 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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