JIC
Jinchang
China
13,192 km
8,197 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,192 km
8,197 mi / 7,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JIC MEX
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JIC MEX
ICAO Code ZLJC MMMX
City Jinchang Mexico City
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,740 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jinchang (JIC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,192 kilometers (8,197 miles / 7,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 22:04 in Jinchang, it's 08:04 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 2,576 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jinchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 341° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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