The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 10,667 kilometers (6,628 miles / 5,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Italy. 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 19:43 in Mexico City, it's 02:43 in Grottaglie. With a 7-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 7,101 feet between the two airports. Taranto / Grottaglie 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 Grottaglie (TAR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.