ACF
Brisbane
Australia
12,708 km
7,896 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,708 km
7,896 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ACF MEX
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ACF MEX
ICAO Code YBAF MMMX
City Brisbane Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 63 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Brisbane (ACF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,708 kilometers (7,896 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Australia 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 18:45 in Brisbane, it's 02:45 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 7,253 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 248° (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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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