MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,457 km
8,362 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
13,457 km
8,362 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX THQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code MEX THQ
ICAO Code MMMX ZLTS
City Mexico City Tianshui
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.560000, 105.860000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 13,457 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 China. 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 05:42 in Mexico City, it's 19:42 in Tianshui. 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 3,726 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan 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 Tianshui (THQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 28° (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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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