DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
14,878 km
9,245 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,878 km
9,245 mi / 8,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DIN MEX
Airport Name Dien Bien Phu Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DIN MEX
ICAO Code VVDB MMMX
City Dien Bien Phu Mexico City
Country Vietnam Mexico
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,611 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 21.400000, 103.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,878 kilometers (9,245 miles / 8,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Vietnam 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 22:39 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 09:39 in Mexico City. With a 13-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 5,705 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Dien Bien Phu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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