MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,064 km
8,117 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
13,064 km
8,117 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX YEH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code MEX YEH
ICAO Code MMMX _YEH
City Mexico City Yinchuan
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 38.480000, 106.010000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 13,064 kilometers (8,117 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 20:01 in Mexico City, it's 10:01 in Yinchuan. 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 6,167 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan 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 Yinchuan (YEH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 27° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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