Mexico City to Beijing
15h 52m The flight from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 12,436 km (7,727 miles) and takes approximately 15h 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 331°, passing near 60.6° N, 153.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 37m | 23h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 57m | 16h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 49m | 14h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 38m | 15h 03m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MEX | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Mexico City | Beijing |
| Country | Mexico | China |
| ICAO | MMMX | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 19.4358, -99.0703 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 15h 52m. The great-circle distance is 12,436 km (7,727 miles, 6,715 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 331°.
How far is Mexico City from Beijing?
12,436 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,727 miles or 6,715 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MEX and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,436 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 52m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Mexico City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.