MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,529 km
10,271 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
16,529 km
10,271 mi / 8,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MEX SXV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code MEX SXV
ICAO Code MMMX VOSM
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico India
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.780000, 78.070000

Mexico City (MEX) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 16,529 kilometers (10,271 miles / 8,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 India. 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 22:29 in Mexico City, it's 09:59 in Salem Airport. With a 11.5-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 6,308 feet between the two airports. Salem 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 Salem Airport (SXV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 355° (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 Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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