HET
Hohhot
China
12,591 km
7,823 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,591 km
7,823 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HET MEX
Airport Name Baita International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HET MEX
ICAO Code ZBHH MMMX
City Hohhot Mexico City
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,556 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hohhot (HET) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,591 kilometers (7,823 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China 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 17:42 in Hohhot, it's 03:42 in Mexico City. With a 14-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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Baita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 335° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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