MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,117 km
9,393 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
15,117 km
9,393 mi / 8,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX THL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code MEX THL
ICAO Code MMMX VYTL
City Mexico City Tachileik
Country Mexico Myanmar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Yangon
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 20.480000, 99.940000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 15,117 kilometers (9,393 miles / 8,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Myanmar. 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 14:41 in Mexico City, it's 03:11 in Tachileik. With a 12.5-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 6,036 feet between the two airports. Tachileik 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 Tachileik (THL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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