MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,618 km
10,326 miles
PKG
Pangkor Island
Malaysia
Distance
16,618 km
10,326 mi / 8,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PKG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pulau Pangkor Airport
IATA Code MEX PKG
ICAO Code MMMX WMPA
City Mexico City Pangkor Island
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 7,316 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 4.240000, 100.550000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pangkor Island (PKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) in Pangkor Island, Malaysia is 16,618 kilometers (10,326 miles / 8,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Malaysia. 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 10:56 in Mexico City, it's 00:56 in Pangkor Island. 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 7,297 feet between the two airports. Pulau Pangkor 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 Pangkor Island (PKG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 39° (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 Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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