MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,715 km
6,658 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
10,715 km
6,658 mi / 5,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VKO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code MEX VKO
ICAO Code MMMX UUWW
City Mexico City Moscow
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Moscow
Elevation 7,316 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 55.590000, 37.260000

Mexico City (MEX) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 10,715 kilometers (6,658 miles / 5,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Mexico City, it's 22:19 in Moscow. With a 9-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 6,631 feet between the two airports. Vnukovo 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 Moscow (VKO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 319° (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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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