MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,267 km
8,865 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
14,267 km
8,865 mi / 7,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX XIC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code MEX XIC
ICAO Code MMMX ZUXC
City Mexico City Xichang
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 27.990000, 102.180000

Mexico City (MEX) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 14,267 kilometers (8,865 miles / 7,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 China. 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 07:29 in Mexico City, it's 21:29 in Xichang. 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 2,204 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan 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 Xichang (XIC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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