AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
15,427 km
9,586 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,427 km
9,586 mi / 8,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKY MEX
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AKY MEX
ICAO Code VYSW MMMX
City Sittwe Mexico City
Country Myanmar Mexico
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 27 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 19.440000, -99.070000

Sittwe (AKY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,427 kilometers (9,586 miles / 8,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Myanmar with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Sittwe, it's 11:54 in Mexico City. With a 12.5-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 7,289 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sittwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 343° (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 Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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