MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,583 km
8,440 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TCX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code MEX TCX
ICAO Code MMMX OIMT
City Mexico City Tabas
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 33.670000, 56.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 05:20 in Mexico City, it's 14:50 in Tabas. 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 5,004 feet between the two airports. Tabas 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 Tabas (TCX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 333° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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