IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
13,104 km
8,143 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,104 km
8,143 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

IKU MEX
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IKU MEX
ICAO Code UCFL MMMX
City Tamchy Mexico City
Country Kyrgyzstan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,426 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 19.440000, -99.070000

Tamchy (IKU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,104 kilometers (8,143 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 15:47 in Tamchy, it's 03:47 in Mexico City. With a 12-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 1,890 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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