KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
13,633 km
8,471 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,633 km
8,471 mi / 7,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KYD MEX
Airport Name Lanyu Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KYD MEX
ICAO Code RCLY MMMX
City Orchid Island Mexico City
Country Taiwan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Mexico_City
Elevation 44 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 19.440000, -99.070000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,633 kilometers (8,471 miles / 7,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Taiwan 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 05:50 in Orchid Island, it's 15:50 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 7,272 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lanyu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 314° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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