MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,494 km
7,142 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
11,494 km
7,142 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX YNJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code MEX YNJ
ICAO Code MMMX ZYYJ
City Mexico City Yanji
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 42.880000, 129.450000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 11,494 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying 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 China. 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 03:23 in Mexico City, it's 17:23 in Yanji. With a 14-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 6,692 feet between the two airports. Yanji Chaoyangchuan 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 Yanji (YNJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 47° (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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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