FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
12,005 km
7,460 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,005 km
7,460 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FNJ MEX
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FNJ MEX
ICAO Code ZKPY MMMX
City Pyongyang Mexico City
Country KP Mexico
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang America/Mexico_City
Elevation 117 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 19.440000, -99.070000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,005 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 KP 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 08:29 in Pyongyang, it's 17:29 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,199 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sunan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Pyongyang (FNJ) 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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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