MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,154 km
9,416 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
15,154 km
9,416 mi / 8,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX ZBY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code MEX ZBY
ICAO Code MMMX VLSB
City Mexico City Sayaboury
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.230000, 101.730000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 15,154 kilometers (9,416 miles / 8,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 11:48 in Mexico City, it's 00:48 in Sayaboury. 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 6,069 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury 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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 29° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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