MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,917 km
9,269 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NEU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code MEX NEU
ICAO Code MMMX VLSN
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 20.420000, 104.070000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Laos. 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 05:04 in Mexico City, it's 18:04 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 13-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 4,035 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 31° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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