MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,416 km
8,957 miles
MLP
Malabang
Philippines
Distance
14,416 km
8,957 mi / 7,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MLP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Malabang Airport
IATA Code MEX MLP
ICAO Code MMMX RPMM
City Mexico City Malabang
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,316 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 7.620000, 124.060000

Mexico City (MEX) to Malabang (MLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Malabang Airport (MLP) in Malabang, Philippines is 14,416 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Mexico City, it's 01:31 in Malabang. 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 7,289 feet between the two airports. Malabang Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Malabang (MLP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Malabang Airport (MLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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