MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,921 km
8,029 miles
UEO
Kumejima Airport
Japan
Distance
12,921 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX UEO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Kumejima Airport
IATA Code MEX UEO
ICAO Code MMMX ROKJ
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,316 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 26.360000, 126.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Kumejima Airport (UEO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Kumejima Airport (UEO) in Kumejima Airport, Japan is 12,921 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 19:37 in Mexico City, it's 10:37 in Kumejima 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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Kumejima 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 Kumejima Airport (UEO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kumejima Airport (UEO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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