MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,834 km
7,353 miles
STW
Stavropol
Russia
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

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MEX STW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
IATA Code MEX STW
ICAO Code MMMX URMT
City Mexico City Stavropol
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Moscow
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 45.110000, 42.110000

Mexico City (MEX) to Stavropol (STW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) in Stavropol, Russia is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Mexico City, it's 18:16 in Stavropol. With a 9-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 5,830 feet between the two airports. Stavropol Shpakovskoye 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 Stavropol (STW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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