MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,437 km
7,728 miles
SXZ
Siirt
Turkey
Distance
12,437 km
7,728 mi / 6,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SXZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Siirt Airport
IATA Code MEX SXZ
ICAO Code MMMX LTCL
City Mexico City Siirt
Country Mexico Turkey
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.980000, 41.840000

Mexico City (MEX) to Siirt (SXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Siirt Airport (SXZ) in Siirt, Turkey is 12,437 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Turkey. 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 09:49 in Mexico City, it's 18:49 in Siirt. With a 9-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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Siirt 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 Siirt (SXZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Siirt Airport (SXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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