MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,021 km
8,713 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
14,021 km
8,713 mi / 7,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX VRC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code MEX VRC
ICAO Code MMMX RPUV
City Mexico City Virac
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,316 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.580000, 124.210000

Mexico City (MEX) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 14,021 kilometers (8,713 miles / 7,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Philippines. 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 05:24 in Mexico City, it's 19:24 in Virac. 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 7,195 feet between the two airports. Virac 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 Virac (VRC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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