KIJ
Niigata
Japan
11,207 km
6,964 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,207 km
6,964 mi / 6,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KIJ MEX
Airport Name Niigata Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KIJ MEX
ICAO Code RJSN MMMX
City Niigata Mexico City
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 29 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 37.960000, 139.120000 19.440000, -99.070000

Niigata (KIJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,207 kilometers (6,964 miles / 6,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Japan 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 00:22 in Niigata, it's 09:22 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,287 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Niigata Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Niigata (KIJ) follows a heading of 317° (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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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