MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,239 km
9,469 miles
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Laos
Distance
15,239 km
9,469 mi / 8,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX ZVK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Savannakhet Airport
IATA Code MEX ZVK
ICAO Code MMMX VLSK
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,316 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.560000, 104.760000

Mexico City (MEX) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet Airport, Laos is 15,239 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Laos. 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 02:20 in Mexico City, it's 15:20 in Savannakhet Airport. 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 6,807 feet between the two airports. Savannakhet 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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 34° (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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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