GDX
Magadan
Russia
9,211 km
5,724 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,211 km
5,724 mi / 4,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Magadan
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDX MEX
Airport Name Sokol Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GDX MEX
ICAO Code UHMM MMMX
City Magadan Mexico City
Country Russia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Magadan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 574 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 59.910000, 150.720000 19.440000, -99.070000

Magadan (GDX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,211 kilometers (5,724 miles / 4,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 15:44 in Magadan, it's 22:44 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 6,742 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sokol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Magadan (GDX) follows a heading of 332° (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 Sokol Airport (GDX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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