The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) in New Tanegashima Airport, Japan is 12,296 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Japan. 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 18:37 in Mexico City, it's 09:37 in New Tanegashima Airport. With a 15-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 6,548 feet between the two airports. New Tanegashima 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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 51° (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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.