MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,651 km
8,482 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
13,651 km
8,482 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX TQN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code MEX TQN
ICAO Code MMMX OATQ
City Mexico City Taloqan
Country Mexico Afghanistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kabul
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 36.770000, 69.530000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 13,651 kilometers (8,482 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 15:19 in Mexico City, it's 01:49 in Taloqan. With a 10.5-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 4,710 feet between the two airports. Talolqan 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 Taloqan (TQN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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