KEL
Kiel
Germany
9,435 km
5,863 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,435 km
5,863 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KEL MEX
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KEL MEX
ICAO Code EDHK MMMX
City Kiel Mexico City
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 102 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kiel (KEL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Germany with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Kiel, it's 18:01 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 7,214 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kiel-Holtenau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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