MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,560 km
10,290 miles
TJQ
Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,560 km
10,290 mi / 8,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
299°
west northwest

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MEX TJQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport
IATA Code MEX TJQ
ICAO Code MMMX WIOD
City Mexico City Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 7,316 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.750000, 107.750000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island (TJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island, Indonesia is 16,560 kilometers (10,290 miles / 8,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Indonesia. 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 08:33 in Mexico City, it's 21:33 in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island. With a 13-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 7,152 feet between the two airports. Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) 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 Pandan-Belitung Island (TJQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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