CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
10,689 km
6,642 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,689 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CLJ MEX
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CLJ MEX
ICAO Code LRCL MMMX
City Cluj-Napoca Mexico City
Country Romania Mexico
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,036 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 19.440000, -99.070000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,689 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 17:47 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 6,280 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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