MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,660 km
8,488 miles
TNN
Tainan City
Taiwan
Distance
13,660 km
8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TNN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tainan Airport
IATA Code MEX TNN
ICAO Code MMMX RCNN
City Mexico City Tainan City
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,316 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 22.950000, 120.210000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tainan City (TNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tainan Airport (TNN) in Tainan City, Taiwan is 13,660 kilometers (8,488 miles / 7,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Taiwan. 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 02:48 in Mexico City, it's 16:48 in Tainan City. 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 7,253 feet between the two airports. Tainan 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 Tainan City (TNN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tainan Airport (TNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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