MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,779 km
7,319 miles
VLK
Zavetnoe Airport
Russia
Distance
11,779 km
7,319 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VLK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zavetnoe Airport
IATA Code MEX VLK
ICAO Code MMMX URRY
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Moscow
Elevation 7,316 ft 431 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 46.540000, 43.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 11,779 kilometers (7,319 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 23:16 in Mexico City, it's 08:16 in Zavetnoe Airport. 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 6,885 feet between the two airports. Zavetnoe 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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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