MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,777 km
6,696 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
10,777 km
6,696 mi / 5,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TIA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code MEX TIA
ICAO Code MMMX LATI
City Mexico City Tirana
Country Mexico Albania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Tirane
Elevation 7,316 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 41.410000, 19.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 10,777 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Albania. 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 19:30 in Mexico City, it's 02:30 in Tirana. 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 7,190 feet between the two airports. Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa 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 Tirana (TIA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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