MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,126 km
7,535 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,126 km
7,535 mi / 6,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEX NQZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code MEX NQZ
ICAO Code MMMX UACC
City Mexico City Astana
Country Mexico Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Almaty
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 51.020000, 71.470000

Mexico City (MEX) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 12,126 kilometers (7,535 miles / 6,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 02:21 in Mexico City, it's 13:21 in Astana. With a 11-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 6,150 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International 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 Astana (NQZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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