AAU
Asau
Samoa
8,843 km
5,495 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,843 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AAU MEX
Airport Name Asau Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AAU MEX
ICAO Code NSAU MMMX
City Asau Mexico City
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 19.440000, -99.070000

Asau (AAU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,843 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Asau, it's 11:22 in Mexico City. With a 19-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Asau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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