KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
12,794 km
7,950 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KIK MEX
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KIK MEX
ICAO Code ORKK MMMX
City Kirkuk Mexico City
Country Iraq Mexico
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,061 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kirkuk (KIK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Iraq 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 04:02 in Kirkuk, it's 19:02 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 6,255 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kirkuk Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 32° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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