BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
13,825 km
8,590 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,825 km
8,590 mi / 7,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN MEX
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BIN MEX
ICAO Code OABN MMMX
City Bamiyan Mexico City
Country Afghanistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 8,367 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,825 kilometers (8,590 miles / 7,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Afghanistan 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 15:53 in Bamiyan, it's 05:23 in Mexico City. With a 10.5-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 1,051 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 13° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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