MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,051 km
7,488 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX USN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code MEX USN
ICAO Code MMMX RKPU
City Mexico City Ulsan
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 7,316 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 35.590000, 129.350000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 South Korea. 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 20:54 in Mexico City, it's 11:54 in Ulsan. 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 7,271 feet between the two airports. Ulsan 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 Ulsan (USN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 48° (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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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