CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
13,607 km
8,455 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
45°
northeast

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CYI MEX
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CYI MEX
ICAO Code RCKU MMMX
City Chiayi City Mexico City
Country Taiwan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Mexico_City
Elevation 85 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 19.440000, -99.070000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Taiwan 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 10:37 in Chiayi City, it's 20:37 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 7,231 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Chiayi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 316° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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