MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,482 km
7,756 miles
TSN
Tianjin
China
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TSN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport
IATA Code MEX TSN
ICAO Code MMMX ZBTJ
City Mexico City Tianjin
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 39.120000, 117.350000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tianjin (TSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) in Tianjin, China is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 20:16 in Mexico City, it's 10:16 in Tianjin. 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Tianjin Binhai International 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 Tianjin (TSN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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