KHH
Kaohsiung City
Taiwan
13,678 km
8,499 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,678 km
8,499 mi / 7,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KHH MEX
Airport Name Kaohsiung International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KHH MEX
ICAO Code RCKH MMMX
City Kaohsiung City Mexico City
Country Taiwan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Mexico_City
Elevation 31 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 22.580000, 120.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaohsiung City (KHH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,678 kilometers (8,499 miles / 7,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Taiwan 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 06:33 in Kaohsiung City, it's 16:33 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 7,285 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaohsiung International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaohsiung City (KHH) follows a heading of 316° (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 Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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