MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,000 km
7,457 miles
VAS
Sivas
Turkey
Distance
12,000 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VAS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sivas Airport
IATA Code MEX VAS
ICAO Code MMMX LTAR
City Mexico City Sivas
Country Mexico Turkey
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,236 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 39.810000, 36.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sivas (VAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sivas Airport (VAS) in Sivas, Turkey is 12,000 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Turkey. 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 09:03 in Mexico City, it's 18:03 in Sivas. With a 9-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 2,080 feet between the two airports. Sivas 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 Sivas (VAS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Sivas Airport (VAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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