MDL
Mandalay
Myanmar
15,157 km
9,418 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,157 km
9,418 mi / 8,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MDL MEX
Airport Name Mandalay International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MDL MEX
ICAO Code VYMD MMMX
City Mandalay Mexico City
Country Myanmar Mexico
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 300 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 21.700000, 95.980000 19.440000, -99.070000

Mandalay (MDL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) in Mandalay, Myanmar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,157 kilometers (9,418 miles / 8,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Myanmar 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 01:20 in Mandalay, it's 12:50 in Mexico City. With a 12.5-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 7,016 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mandalay International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Mandalay (MDL) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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