MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,763 km
7,309 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
11,763 km
7,309 mi / 6,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SHM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code MEX SHM
ICAO Code MMMX RJBD
City Mexico City Shirahama
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 33.660000, 135.360000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 11,763 kilometers (7,309 miles / 6,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Japan. 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 20:32 in Mexico City, it's 11:32 in Shirahama. With a 15-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 7,018 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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