KRW
Krasnovodsk
Turkmenistan
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
-11h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRW MEX
Airport Name Turkmenbashi Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KRW MEX
ICAO Code UTAK MMMX
City Krasnovodsk Mexico City
Country Turkmenistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat America/Mexico_City
Elevation 279 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 53.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Krasnovodsk (KRW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan 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 north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Turkmenistan 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 12:01 in Krasnovodsk, it's 01:01 in Mexico City. With a 11-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 7,037 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Turkmenbashi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) follows a heading of 23° (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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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