MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,552 km
6,557 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
10,552 km
6,557 mi / 5,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WKJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code MEX WKJ
ICAO Code MMMX RJCW
City Mexico City Wakkanai
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 45.400000, 141.800000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 10,552 kilometers (6,557 miles / 5,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Japan. 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 11:31 in Mexico City, it's 02:31 in Wakkanai. With a 15-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 7,286 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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