MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,506 km
9,635 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
15,506 km
9,635 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
332°
north northwest

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MEX TKT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code MEX TKT
ICAO Code MMMX VTPT
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 7,316 ft 478 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.900000, 99.250000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 15,506 kilometers (9,635 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Thailand. 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 03:40 in Mexico City, it's 16:40 in Tak Airport. With a 13-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 6,838 feet between the two airports. Tak 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 Tak Airport (TKT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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