KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
10,158 km
6,312 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUN MEX
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KUN MEX
ICAO Code EYKA MMMX
City Kaunas Mexico City
Country Lithuania Mexico
Timezone Europe/Vilnius America/Mexico_City
Elevation 256 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaunas (KUN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Lithuania with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Kaunas, it's 18:38 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 7,060 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaunas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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