MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,865 km
7,373 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
11,865 km
7,373 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SZF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code MEX SZF
ICAO Code MMMX LTFH
City Mexico City Samsun
Country Mexico Turkey
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,316 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 41.250000, 36.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 11,865 kilometers (7,373 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 07:37 in Mexico City, it's 16:37 in Samsun. 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 7,298 feet between the two airports. Samsun Carsamba 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 Samsun (SZF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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