MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,167 km
8,803 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
14,167 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ZAH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code MEX ZAH
ICAO Code MMMX OIZH
City Mexico City Zahedan
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 29.480000, 60.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 14,167 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Iran. 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 00:41 in Mexico City, it's 10:11 in Zahedan. With a 9.5-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 2,752 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International 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 Zahedan (ZAH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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