KOW
Ganzhou
China
13,785 km
8,566 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,785 km
8,566 mi / 7,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KOW MEX
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KOW MEX
ICAO Code ZSGZ MMMX
City Ganzhou Mexico City
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 387 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ganzhou (KOW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,785 kilometers (8,566 miles / 7,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:04 in Ganzhou, it's 22:04 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 6,929 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ganzhou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ganzhou (KOW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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