MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,247 km
8,853 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
14,247 km
8,853 mi / 7,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TFT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code MEX TFT
ICAO Code MMMX OPTT
City Mexico City Taftan
Country Mexico Pakistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Karachi
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.960000, 61.600000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 14,247 kilometers (8,853 miles / 7,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Pakistan. 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 17:01 in Mexico City, it's 04:01 in Taftan. With a 11-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 4,574 feet between the two airports. Taftan 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 Taftan (TFT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 337° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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