MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,058 km
9,357 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
15,058 km
9,357 mi / 8,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX XKH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code MEX XKH
ICAO Code MMMX VLXK
City Mexico City Xieng Khouang
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.450000, 103.160000

Mexico City (MEX) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 15,058 kilometers (9,357 miles / 8,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Laos. 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 07:44 in Mexico City, it's 20:44 in Xieng Khouang. With a 13-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 3,871 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang 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 Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 31° (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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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