MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,689 km
7,884 miles
TNA
Jinan
China
Distance
12,689 km
7,884 mi / 6,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TNA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yaoqiang Airport
IATA Code MEX TNA
ICAO Code MMMX ZSJN
City Mexico City Jinan
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 36.860000, 117.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Jinan (TNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) in Jinan, China is 12,689 kilometers (7,884 miles / 6,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 China. 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 05:04 in Mexico City, it's 19:04 in Jinan. With a 14-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 7,240 feet between the two airports. Yaoqiang 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 Jinan (TNA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 38° (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 Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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