MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,928 km
9,897 miles
TGC
Tanjung Manis
Malaysia
Distance
15,928 km
9,897 mi / 8,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
303°
west northwest

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MEX TGC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tanjung Manis Airport
IATA Code MEX TGC
ICAO Code MMMX WBGT
City Mexico City Tanjung Manis
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuching
Elevation 7,316 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 2.180000, 111.200000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tanjung Manis (TGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia is 15,928 kilometers (9,897 miles / 8,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Malaysia. 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 05:55 in Mexico City, it's 19:55 in Tanjung Manis. 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 7,301 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Manis 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 Tanjung Manis (TGC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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