MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,254 km
7,615 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,254 km
7,615 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEX PLX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code MEX PLX
ICAO Code MMMX UASS
City Mexico City Semey
Country Mexico Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Almaty
Elevation 7,316 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 50.350000, 80.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 12,254 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 01:36 in Mexico City, it's 12:36 in Semey. 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 6,557 feet between the two airports. Semey 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 Semey (PLX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 359° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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