MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,149 km
7,549 miles
TSJ
Tsushima
Japan
Distance
12,149 km
7,549 mi / 6,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TSJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tsushima Airport
IATA Code MEX TSJ
ICAO Code MMMX RJDT
City Mexico City Tsushima
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.280000, 129.330000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tsushima (TSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tsushima Airport (TSJ) in Tsushima, Japan is 12,149 kilometers (7,549 miles / 6,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Japan. 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 11:32 in Mexico City, it's 02:32 in Tsushima. With a 15-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 7,103 feet between the two airports. Tsushima 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 Tsushima (TSJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tsushima Airport (TSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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