MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,103 km
8,763 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
14,103 km
8,763 mi / 7,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TAC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code MEX TAC
ICAO Code MMMX RPVA
City Mexico City Tacloban City
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,316 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.230000, 125.030000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 14,103 kilometers (8,763 miles / 7,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Philippines. 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 01:10 in Mexico City, it's 15:10 in Tacloban City. With a 14-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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