IMK
Simikot
Nepal
14,520 km
9,022 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,520 km
9,022 mi / 7,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IMK MEX
Airport Name Simikot Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IMK MEX
ICAO Code VNST MMMX
City Simikot Mexico City
Country Nepal Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 9,246 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 19.440000, -99.070000

Simikot (IMK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,520 kilometers (9,022 miles / 7,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Nepal 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 01:51 in Simikot, it's 14:06 in Mexico City. With a 11.75-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 1,930 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 359° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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