MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,985 km
6,204 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
9,985 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX YKS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code MEX YKS
ICAO Code MMMX UEEE
City Mexico City Yakutsk
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 7,316 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 62.090000, 129.770000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Mexico City, it's 09:09 in Yakutsk. 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 6,991 feet between the two airports. Yakutsk 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 Yakutsk (YKS) 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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