Istanbul (IST) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,077
miles
11,389
kilometers
6,149
nautical miles

🕐 13h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,077 11,323
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,077 11,323
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,077 10,616
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,077 10,616
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,077 14,154
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,077 10,616
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Istanbul and Mexico City follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to MEX route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 7,077 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 310° from Istanbul. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 7,077 miles (11,389 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to MEX typically take around 13h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,077 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.