MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,755 km
9,789 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
15,755 km
9,789 mi / 8,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX VCA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code MEX VCA
ICAO Code MMMX VVCT
City Mexico City Can Tho
Country Mexico Vietnam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,316 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 10.090000, 105.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 15,755 kilometers (9,789 miles / 8,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Vietnam. 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 07:16 in Mexico City, it's 20:16 in Can Tho. With a 13-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 7,307 feet between the two airports. Tra Noc 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 Can Tho (VCA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 40° (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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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