The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Malaysia 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 06:49 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 16:49 in Mexico City. 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.