MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,531 km
8,408 miles
TXG
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
13,531 km
8,408 mi / 7,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TXG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Taichung Airport
IATA Code MEX TXG
ICAO Code MMMX RCLG
City Mexico City Taichung City
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,316 ft 369 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 24.190000, 120.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taichung City (TXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Taichung Airport (TXG) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 13,531 kilometers (8,408 miles / 7,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Taiwan. 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 21:24 in Mexico City, it's 11:24 in Taichung City. 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 6,947 feet between the two airports. Taichung 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 Taichung City (TXG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Taichung Airport (TXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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