MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,120 km
7,531 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
12,120 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX UBN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code MEX UBN
ICAO Code MMMX ZMCK
City Mexico City Ulaanbaatar
Country Mexico Mongolia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 47.650000, 106.820000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 12,120 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Mongolia. 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 08:52 in Mexico City, it's 22:52 in Ulaanbaatar. 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 2,831 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan 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 Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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