BST
Bost
Afghanistan
14,075 km
8,746 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,075 km
8,746 mi / 7,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BST MEX
Airport Name Bost Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BST MEX
ICAO Code OABT MMMX
City Bost Mexico City
Country Afghanistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,464 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bost (BST) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,075 kilometers (8,746 miles / 7,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 15:20 in Bost, it's 04:50 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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bost Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 18° (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 Bost Airport (BST) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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