MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,296 km
9,505 miles
PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
Distance
15,296 km
9,505 mi / 8,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PYY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mae Hong Son Airport
IATA Code MEX PYY
ICAO Code MMMX VTCI
City Mexico City Mae Hong Son
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,271 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.370000, 98.440000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 15,296 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:10 in Mexico City, it's 04:10 in Mae Hong Son. 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 6,045 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 25° (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 Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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