GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
12,061 km
7,494 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,061 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Oral
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GUW MEX
Airport Name Atyrau International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GUW MEX
ICAO Code UATG MMMX
City Atyrau Mexico City
Country Kazakhstan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Oral America/Mexico_City
Elevation -72 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 47.120000, 51.820000 19.440000, -99.070000

Atyrau (GUW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,061 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 10:52 in Atyrau, it's 23:52 in Mexico City. With a 11-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 7,388 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Atyrau International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Atyrau (GUW) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atyrau International Airport (GUW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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