MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,779 km
8,562 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
13,779 km
8,562 mi / 7,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SYZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code MEX SYZ
ICAO Code MMMX OISS
City Mexico City Shiraz
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 29.540000, 52.590000

Mexico City (MEX) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 13,779 kilometers (8,562 miles / 7,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Iran. 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 03:27 in Mexico City, it's 12:57 in Shiraz. With a 9.5-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 2,396 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib 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 Shiraz (SYZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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