EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
10,297 km
6,398 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,297 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EKS MEX
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code EKS MEX
ICAO Code UHSK MMMX
City Shakhtersk Mexico City
Country Russia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/Mexico_City
Elevation 50 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 19.440000, -99.070000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,297 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Russia 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 02:30 in Shakhtersk, it's 10:30 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 7,266 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Shakhtyorsk Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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