MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,264 km
10,106 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
16,264 km
10,106 mi / 8,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX URT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code MEX URT
ICAO Code MMMX VTSB
City Mexico City Surat Thani
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 7,316 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.130000, 99.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 16,264 kilometers (10,106 miles / 8,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 11:14 in Mexico City, it's 00:14 in Surat Thani. 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 7,296 feet between the two airports. Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani (URT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 32° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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